How far is Cherry Valley, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Cherry Valley, CA to Oakland, CA is about 447.4 miles (720 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 397.2 miles (639.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
447.36 mi
07h 18m
Flight
397.23 mi
639.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
397.23 mi
Kilometers
639.28 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
447.36 mi
Kilometers
719.95 km
Drive Time
07h 18m

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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 07h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:17 AM PDT
Return by in Cherry Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherry Valley
2026-04-17T16:58
Arrive Oakland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:18 PM to 2:48 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherry Valley
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Cherry Valley
222.8 mi
03h 39m
To Oakland
224.6 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cherry Valley and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Valley and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Beaumont Avenue

    1385 ft · 34 sec · Beaumont Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cherry Valley Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Cherry Valley Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Redlands

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    18.1 mi · 20 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 57 North

    2267 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry Valley and Oakland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
226 mi · 50%
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 18%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.6 mi · 7%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 5%
San Bernardino Freeway
19.9 mi · 4%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
397.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
03h 39m from Cherry Valley
Leave By
9:24 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cherry Valley and Sunny near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cherry Valley to Oakland?

The road trip is about 447.4 miles (720 km) and usually takes 07h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.8 miles from Cherry Valley and 224.6 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 397.2 miles (639.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $91.09 one way or $182.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherry Valley and Sunny near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lost Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Valley and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 397.23 mi (639.28 km).

Cherry Valley

#1 Cherry Valley

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,362
Coordinates33.9725200, -116.9772500
Altitude860
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: Beaumont Avenue (-116.977324, 33.97252)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 720 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.79 gal
59.76 L · about $91.09
Round trip
$182.19
31.58 gal · 119.52 L
Estimated CO2
140.3 kg one way
Round trip: 280.7 kg / 619 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $91.09 $182.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $95.78 $191.56
Premium $6.24 $98.58 $197.15
Diesel $7.57 $119.48 $238.97

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherry Valley and Oakland. The current time is 16:58:44.

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.