How far is Emerald Lake Hills, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Emerald Lake Hills, CA to Oakland, CA is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Placer County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerald Lake Hills and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerald Lake Hills and Oakland.
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Start on Midland Way
149 m · 17 sec · Midland Way
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Continue on Lakeview Way
924 ft · 38 sec · Lakeview Way
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Turn sharp right onto Woodland Place
160 m · 20 sec · Woodland Place
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Turn left onto Park Road
875 ft · 31 sec · Park Road
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Turn left onto Lake Boulevard
155 m · 17 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Boulevard
79 m · 11 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Oak Knoll Drive
684 ft · 32 sec · Oak Knoll Drive
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Continue on Oak Knoll Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Oak Knoll Drive
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Continue on Hopkins Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Hopkins Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1370 ft · 40 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Brewster Avenue
2746 ft · 1 min · Brewster Avenue
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Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard
1731 ft · 41 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Whipple Avenue
809 ft · 28 sec · Whipple Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco
987 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: Half Moon Bay, Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
650 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
1683 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway
11.8 mi · 14 min · J Arthur Younger Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880: Oakland, San Jose, Hesperian Boulevard
1112 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880: Oakland, San Jose
3241 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North, CA 92 East: Oakland, Downtown Hayward
1127 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North: Oakland
1513 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
14 mi · 16 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 Emerald Lake Hills and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nimitz Freeway
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
14 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Emerald Lake Hills and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emerald Lake Hills to Oakland?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Emerald Lake Hills and 23.2 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Emerald Lake Hills and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Union City
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 Union City.
Fremont station
Hayward station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Pleasanton, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerald Lake Hills and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 23.47 mi (37.77 km).
#1 Emerald Lake Hills
Census-designated place and neighborhood in unincorporated San Mateo County, in the state of California
| Population | 4,278 |
| Coordinates | 37.4646600, -122.2680200 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
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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