How far is Chinatown, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Chinatown, CA to Oakland, CA is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in the United States state of California
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chinatown and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinatown and Oakland.
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Start on Pacific Avenue
24 m · 6 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Cordelia Street
103 m · 17 sec · Cordelia Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
675 ft · 35 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1303 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Montgomery Street
1680 ft · 49 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto Bush Street
989 ft · 35 sec · Bush Street
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Continue on 1st Street
2146 ft · 53 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on 1st Street
34 m · 5 sec · 1st Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 1st Street
90 m · 15 sec · 1st Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East: Bay Bridge, Oakland
550 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
157 m · 7 sec · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
897 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
637 ft · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Watts Street
66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street
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Turn right onto Peralta Street
56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street
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Turn left onto 35th Street
886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street
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Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1636 ft · 1 min · 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 Chinatown and Oakland.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.76 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chinatown and Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chinatown to Oakland?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Emeryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Chinatown and 5.9 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $5.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chinatown and Sunny near Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chinatown and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 7.54 mi (12.14 km).
#1 Chinatown
Situated on the hilly terrain of downtown San Francisco at an average elevation of 95 feet, this densely populated neighborhood serves as a significant historical and cultural center for the Chinese diaspora in North America.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7966000, -122.4085800 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
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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