How far is Alpine, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Alpine, CA to Oakland, CA is about 516.5 miles (831.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 462.6 miles (744.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
516.58 mi
08h 33m
Flight
462.61 mi
744.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
462.61 mi
Kilometers
744.5 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
516.58 mi
Kilometers
831.35 km
Drive Time
08h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM PDT
Return by in Alpine
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-04-22T18:13
Arrive Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:33 PM to 4:03 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buttonwillow
CA

Place in Kern County California

From Alpine
254.3 mi
04h 16m
To Oakland
262.3 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alpine Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Alpine Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tavern Road

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Tavern Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 8 West: San Diego

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway

    6 mi · 6 min · Kumeyaay Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Jennings Park Road

    1450 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lake Jennings Park Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lake Jennings Park Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mapleview Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mapleview Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto San Vicente Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · San Vicente Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 52 West

    2800 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on San Clemente Canyon Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · San Clemente Canyon Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 805 South, I 805 North

    1746 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 805 North: Los Angeles

    1534 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

    35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road

    1266 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    527 ft · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jamboree Road

    760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto El Camino Real

    2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Newport Avenue

    109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1127 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Oakland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
226 mi · 44%
San Diego Freeway
60.9 mi · 12%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 10%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
30.4 mi · 6%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
462.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buttonwillow
04h 16m from Alpine
Leave By
6:54 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpine 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 Alpine to Oakland?

The road trip is about 516.5 miles (831.3 km) and usually takes 08h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.3 miles from Alpine and 262.3 miles from Oakland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 462.6 miles (744.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $105.17 one way or $210.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpine and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buttonwillow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buttonwillow.

RAIL

Wasco station

25 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

41 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Corcoran station

78 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Kettleman City, California

79 mi away
3300 Hubert Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 462.61 mi (744.5 km).

Alpine

#1 Alpine

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States

Population14,236
Coordinates32.8350500, -116.7664100
Altitude559
CountryUnited States
Oakland

#2 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.

Population424,891
Coordinates37.8043700, -122.2708000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-116.766701, 32.835049)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 831 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.23 gal
69 L · about $105.17
Round trip
$210.34
36.46 gal · 138 L
Estimated CO2
162 kg one way
Round trip: 324 kg / 714 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $105.17 $210.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $110.58 $221.17
Premium $6.24 $113.81 $227.62
Diesel $7.57 $137.95 $275.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Oakland. The current time is 18:13:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.