How far is Atherton, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Atherton, CA to Oakland, CA is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atherton and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atherton and Oakland.
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Start on El Camino Real
57 m · 8 sec · El Camino Real
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Continue on El Camino Real
1071 ft · 39 sec · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Watkins Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Watkins Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlefield Road
648 ft · 22 sec · Middlefield Road
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Turn right onto Marsh Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Marsh Road
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Turn right onto Bayfront Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bayfront Expressway
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Continue on Dumbarton Bridge
6.8 mi · 9 min · Dumbarton Bridge
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Continue on Decoto Road
688 ft · 17 sec · Decoto Road
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Take the exit right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 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 Atherton 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.
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 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 Atherton 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 Atherton to Oakland?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Atherton and 17.3 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Atherton and Chance Light Rain 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 Atherton and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 24.03 mi (38.68 km).
#1 Atherton
City in California
| Population | 7,011 |
| Coordinates | 37.4613300, -122.1977400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
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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