How far is Boyes Hot Springs, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Boyes Hot Springs, CA to Oakland, CA is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.72 mi
01h 07m
Flight
37.03 mi
59.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.03 mi
Kilometers
59.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.72 mi
Kilometers
84.85 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 5:46 PM PDT
Return by in Boyes Hot Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 6:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boyes Hot Springs
2026-04-22T16:38
Arrive Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 5:46 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boyes Hot Springs
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Santa Venetia
CA

Census-designated place in Marin County, California

From Boyes Hot Springs
25 mi
00h 33m
To Oakland
27.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Boyes Hot Springs Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Sonoma as the closest live forecast in the Sonoma County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
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 Boyes Hot Springs and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boyes Hot Springs and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Boyes Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boyes Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arnold Drive

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Arnold Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stage Gulch Road

    580 ft · 11 sec · Stage Gulch Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Arnold Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Arnold Drive

    40 m · 2 sec · Arnold Drive

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    589 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    149 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sears Point Road

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Sears Point Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2492 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Redwood Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

    13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80

    1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street

    897 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street

    637 ft · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Watts Street

    66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Peralta Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 35th Street

    886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way

    1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1636 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boyes Hot Springs and Oakland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 26%
Arnold Drive
12.6 mi · 24%
Redwood Highway
8.35 mi · 16%
Sears Point Road
7.64 mi · 14%
Eastshore Freeway
3.76 mi · 7%
San Pablo Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John T. Knox Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Venetia
00h 33m from Boyes Hot Springs
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Boyes Hot Springs 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 Boyes Hot Springs to Oakland?

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Santa Venetia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Boyes Hot Springs and 27.7 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Boyes Hot Springs and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Venetia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Venetia and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

BikeLink : Richmond City Hall

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.7 mi away

City Hall Records

San Rafael , CA
101 Glacier Point, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Distribution service
El Cerrito City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Venetia.

RAIL

Richmond station

17 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue
BUS

San Francisco (Wharf), California

23 mi away
Beach St. & The Embarcadero
BUS

San Francisco (Financial), California

25 mi away
5 Embarcadero Center
RAIL

Berkeley station

25 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boyes Hot Springs and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 37.03 mi (59.59 km).

Boyes Hot Springs

#1 Boyes Hot Springs

Census-designated place in California

Population6,656
Coordinates38.3138000, -122.4819300
Altitude41
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: Boyes Boulevard (-122.481981, 38.313816)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.46
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.73 $21.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.28 $22.57
Premium $6.24 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $7.57 $14.07 $28.15

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Boyes Hot Springs and Oakland. The current time is 16:38:54.

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.