How far is Fairbanks Ranch, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Fairbanks Ranch, CA to Oakland, CA is about 482.6 miles (776.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 438.5 miles (705.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 08m 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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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 08h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Place in Kern County California
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks Ranch and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks Ranch and Oakland.
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Start on Circa del Sur
979 ft · 50 sec · Circa del Sur
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Dieguito Road
1640 ft · 36 sec · San Dieguito Road
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Turn right onto El Apajo
2990 ft · 56 sec · El Apajo
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Continue on Via de Santa Fe
2130 ft · 46 sec · Via de Santa Fe
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Turn left onto Calzada del Bosque
1.1 mi · 2 min · Calzada del Bosque
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Keep slight left to continue on Calzada del Bosque
68 m · 12 sec · Calzada del Bosque
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Turn left onto Linea del Cielo
1.2 mi · 2 min · Linea del Cielo
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Continue on Lomas Santa Fe Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lomas Santa Fe Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North
1429 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
28.9 mi · 35 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 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 Fairbanks Ranch and Oakland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Fairbanks Ranch and Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks Ranch to Oakland?
The road trip is about 482.6 miles (776.6 km) and usually takes 08h 04m 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?
Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.2 miles from Fairbanks Ranch and 245.4 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 438.5 miles (705.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 $106.62 one way or $213.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairbanks Ranch and Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow
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 Buttonwillow.
Wasco station
Bakersfield
Corcoran station
Kettleman City, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks Ranch and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 438.52 mi (705.73 km).
#1 Fairbanks Ranch
Situated inland in San Diego County at an elevation of approximately 161 feet, this census-designated place occupies rolling terrain in Southern California.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.9939300, -117.1872600 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 777 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 01m |
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 | $106.62 | $213.25 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $110.68 | $221.36 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $113.91 | $227.83 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $143.27 | $286.55 |
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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