How far is Bodega Bay, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Bodega Bay, CA to Oakland, CA is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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 Marin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bodega Bay and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bodega Bay and Oakland.
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Start on Bay Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Bay Highway
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Continue on Valley Ford Cutoff
2.9 mi · 4 min · Valley Ford Cutoff
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Continue on Valley Ford Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Valley Ford Road
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Turn left onto Roblar Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Roblar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stony Point Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Stony Point Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South
841 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
25.9 mi · 30 min · Redwood Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
897 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
637 ft · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Watts Street
66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street
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Turn right onto Peralta Street
56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street
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Turn left onto 35th Street
886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street
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Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1636 ft · 1 min · 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 Bodega Bay 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.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
25.9 mi · 00h 30m
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 Bodega Bay and Patchy 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 Bodega Bay to Oakland?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Novato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Bodega Bay and 35.4 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bodega Bay and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Novato
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rohnert Park Public Works
Sonoma City Hall
San Rafael City Hall
City Hall Lawn
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Novato.
Petaluma, California
Richmond station
Vallejo, California
Rohnert Park, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bodega Bay and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 55.88 mi (89.93 km).
#1 Bodega Bay
Census-designated place in California
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 38.3332500, -123.0480600 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.04 | $30.09 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.48 | $30.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.77 | $37.53 |
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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