How far is California, MD from Oakland, MD?
The driving distance from California, MD to Oakland, MD is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Oakland.
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Start on Shady Mile Drive
995 ft · 48 sec · Shady Mile Drive
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Turn right onto Three Notch Road
21.7 mi · 31 min · Three Notch Road
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Continue on Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
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Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
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Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue
9.3 mi · 12 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
2717 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
9.6 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway
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Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 48, VA 55: Strasburg
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Marshall Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · John Marshall Highway
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Continue on Wardensville Pike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Wardensville Pike
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right
37 m · 6 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Carpenter Avenue
48.9 mi · 57 min · Carpenter Avenue
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Turn right onto Communications Drive
893 ft · 20 sec · Communications Drive
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Turn right
756 ft · 23 sec
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Turn sharp left
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto George Washington Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Gorman Road
8.7 mi · 15 min · Gorman Road
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Continue on Lothian Street
1049 ft · 21 sec · Lothian Street
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
834 ft · 18 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Paul Street
952 ft · 25 sec · Paul Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maryland Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Maryland Highway
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Continue on East Oak Street
2865 ft · 1 min · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
105 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Alder Street
30 m · 10 sec · East Alder Street
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Oakland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 66 West
Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving California and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Oakland?
The road trip is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from California and 115.9 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.42 one way or $66.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around California and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Brunswick
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 Brunswick.
Harpers Ferry
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 173.74 mi (279.61 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3004000, -76.5074500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakland
Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 39.4078700, -79.4067100 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-79.40671, 39.40787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $4.09 | $33.42 | $66.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.62 | $75.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $40.52 | $81.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $48.92 | $97.83 |
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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