How far is Cayucos, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Cayucos, CA to Oakland, CA is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.2 miles (290 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cayucos and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cayucos and Oakland.
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Start on South Ocean Avenue
112 m · 11 sec · South Ocean Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Turn left onto Old Creek Road
9.1 mi · 22 min · Old Creek Road
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Green Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Green Valley Road
36 m · 2 sec · Green Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Green Valley Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Green Valley Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 North: Paso Robles, Bakersfield
897 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
121.5 mi · 2 hr 20 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on South Valley Freeway
26.3 mi · 30 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway
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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 Cayucos and Oakland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
122 mi · 02h 20m
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 Cayucos 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 Cayucos to Oakland?
The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Chualar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Cayucos and 109.9 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.2 miles (290 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.71 one way or $89.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cayucos and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Chualar
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 Chualar.
Salinas station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cayucos and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 180.19 mi (289.98 km).
#1 Cayucos
Census designated place
| Population | 2,592 |
| Coordinates | 35.4427500, -120.8921300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $44.71 | $89.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $47.01 | $94.02 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $48.38 | $96.77 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $58.64 | $117.29 |
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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