How far is Alum Rock, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Alum Rock, CA to Oakland, CA is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Placer County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alum Rock and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alum Rock and Oakland.
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Start on Alum Rock Avenue
108 m · 35 sec · Alum Rock Avenue
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Continue on Alum Rock Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Alum Rock Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 680 North
1449 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Sinclair Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Avenue
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto North Capitol Avenue
2498 ft · 46 sec · North Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto Trade Zone Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Trade Zone Boulevard
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Turn left onto Montague Expressway
2481 ft · 53 sec · Montague Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland
2148 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
17 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
1226 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
559 ft · 25 sec · 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 Alum Rock and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight left
17 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alum Rock and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alum Rock to Oakland?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Alum Rock and 21.6 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.65 one way or $17.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alum Rock and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Union City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.
Fremont station
Hayward station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Pleasanton, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alum Rock and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 38.82 mi (62.48 km).
#1 Alum Rock
Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California
| Population | 15,536 |
| Coordinates | 37.3660500, -121.8271800 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
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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