How far is Bonny Doon, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Bonny Doon, CA to Oakland, CA is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 01h 47m.
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.
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bonny Doon and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonny Doon and Oakland.
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Start on Bonny Doon Road
46 m · 4 sec · Bonny Doon Road
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Continue on Pine Flat Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Pine Flat Road
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Turn right onto Ice Cream Grade
2.6 mi · 6 min · Ice Cream Grade
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Continue on Felton Empire Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Felton Empire Road
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Continue on Graham Hill Road
912 ft · 32 sec · Graham Hill Road
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Turn left onto Mount Hermon Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Mount Hermon Road
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Take the ramp slight right
57 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
129 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
23.1 mi · 31 min · Santa Cruz Highway
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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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 Bonny Doon 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.
Santa Cruz Highway
Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
23.1 mi · 00h 31m
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 Bonny Doon and Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bonny Doon to Oakland?
The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
San Jose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Bonny Doon and 45.2 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 2:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.53 one way or $37.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bonny Doon and Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near San Jose
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 San Jose.
San Jose Diridon station
Santa Clara station
Santa Clara – Great America station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bonny Doon and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 53.11 mi (85.48 km).
#1 Bonny Doon
Situated in the Santa Cruz Mountains at an elevation of roughly 1,253 feet, this unincorporated community is characterized by a rural, forested landscape.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0416200, -122.1505200 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $6.26 | $18.53 | $37.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $19.24 | $38.47 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
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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