How far is Coarsegold, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Coarsegold, CA to Oakland, CA is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coarsegold and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coarsegold and Oakland.
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Start on the route
51 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southern Yosemite Highway
102 m · 10 sec · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Turn right onto Road 415
10.7 mi · 17 min · Road 415
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Turn left onto Road 606
4.4 mi · 6 min · Road 606
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Continue on Road 606
51 m · 3 sec · Road 606
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Turn left onto Road 600
6.3 mi · 9 min · Road 600
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Turn right onto Road 603
2.8 mi · 7 min · Road 603
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Continue on Road 603
2.2 mi · 5 min · Road 603
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Turn right onto Road 29
2661 ft · 1 min · Road 29
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Turn left onto Avenue 26
12.7 mi · 22 min · Avenue 26
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Take the ramp left
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
70.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North
2051 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway
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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 Coarsegold and Oakland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue 26
Merge slight left
70.7 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Coarsegold and Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coarsegold to Oakland?
The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Coarsegold and 85.9 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 10:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.51 one way or $77.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coarsegold and Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Keyes
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 Keyes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coarsegold and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 145.69 mi (234.47 km).
#1 Coarsegold
Positioned in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera County at an elevation of 2,218 feet, this community lies along State Route 41, a primary corridor to Yosemite National Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2621700, -119.7009800 |
| Altitude | 676 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $38.51 | $77.01 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $39.97 | $79.94 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $41.14 | $82.27 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $51.74 | $103.48 |
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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