How far is Fairview, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Fairview, CA to Oakland, CA is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Alameda County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Oakland.
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Start on Jelincic Drive
540 ft · 37 sec · Jelincic Drive
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Continue on Jelincic Drive
912 ft · 44 sec · Jelincic Drive
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Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
37 m · 4 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairview Avenue
37 m · 3 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairview Avenue
761 ft · 22 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto Maud Avenue
2417 ft · 1 min · Maud Avenue
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Turn left onto Kelly Street
2684 ft · 2 min · Kelly Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
2276 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn sharp left onto Grove Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Grove Way
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Turn right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Redwood Road
2448 ft · 56 sec · Redwood Road
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Turn left onto I 580 West: Oakland
1487 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · 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 Fairview 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.
Nimitz Freeway
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 00h 11m
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 Fairview and Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Oakland?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
San Leandro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Fairview and 8.5 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairview and Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near San Leandro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
My City Hall Wedding
San Leandro City Council
Foster City - City Hall
City Hall Events Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Leandro.
Oakland Coliseum station
Hayward station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Emeryville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 15.06 mi (24.23 km).
#1 Fairview
Situated in the hills east of Hayward in Alameda County, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 600 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6785400, -122.0458000 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
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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