How far is Alameda, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Alameda, CA to Oakland, CA is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the United States state of California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alameda and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alameda and Oakland.
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Start on Alameda Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue
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Turn right onto Benton Street
1340 ft · 51 sec · Benton Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Wilma Chan Way
1 km · 2 min · Wilma Chan Way
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Keep slight left
701 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Webster Street
692 ft · 17 sec · Webster Street
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Continue on Posey Tube
1.1 km · 1 min · Posey Tube
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Continue on Harrison Street
565 ft · 10 sec · Harrison Street
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Continue on Harrison Street
2126 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alameda and Oakland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Posey Tube
Continue on Posey Tube
0.67 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Alameda and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alameda to Oakland?
The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Emeryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Alameda and 1.6 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Alameda and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Emeryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Alameda Public Works Department
Old Berkeley City Hall
My City Hall Wedding
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emeryville.
Emeryville station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Berkeley station
San Francisco (Ferry), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alameda and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 2.37 mi (3.81 km).
#1 Alameda
A city in Alameda County, California.
| Population | 78,841 |
| Coordinates | 37.7709900, -122.2608700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakland
The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.
| Population | 424,891 |
| Coordinates | 37.8043700, -122.2708000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $0.63 | $1.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $0.67 | $1.33 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $0.69 | $1.37 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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