How far is Empire, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Empire, CA to Oakland, CA is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Empire and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Empire and Oakland.
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Start on Yosemite Boulevard
3.8 mi · 7 min · Yosemite Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto La Loma Avenue
1705 ft · 36 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue
37 m · 8 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue
1881 ft · 38 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue
1329 ft · 27 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue
156 m · 12 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Continue on 19th Street
527 ft · 12 sec · 19th Street
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Turn straight onto Downey Avenue
1011 ft · 22 sec · Downey Avenue
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Continue on Needham Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Needham Street
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Continue on Needham Street
1536 ft · 46 sec · Needham Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North Dakota Avenue
2374 ft · 31 sec · North Dakota Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
18.8 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight left onto William Elton Brown Freeway
10.7 mi · 11 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto 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 Empire 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.
North Dakota Avenue
Take the exit slight right
18.8 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Empire 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 Empire to Oakland?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Empire and 41.5 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Empire and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Tracy
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 Tracy.
Tracy, California
Tracy, CA
Manteca, CA
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Empire and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 75.68 mi (121.79 km).
#1 Empire
Place in Stanislaus County, USA
| Population | 4,189 |
| Coordinates | 37.6382600, -120.9021500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.83 | $35.67 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $18.35 | $36.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
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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