How far is Forest Meadows, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Forest Meadows, CA to Oakland, CA is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.8 mi
02h 31m
Flight
104.59 mi
168.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Forest Meadows.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.59 mi
Kilometers
168.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.8 mi
Kilometers
212.11 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM PDT
Return by in Forest Meadows
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Meadows
2026-04-22T21:41
Arrive Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Meadows
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
French Camp
CA

City in Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Forest Meadows
66.1 mi
01h 15m
To Oakland
65.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Meadows and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Meadows and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Vista Drive

    945 ft · 42 sec · Cedar Vista Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 4

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Highway 4

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    39.1 mi · 53 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Farmington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mariposa Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mariposa Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Charter Way

    1220 ft · 28 sec · Charter Way

  7. 7

    Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old U.S. Route 99E

  8. 8

    Continue on East Charter Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Charter Way

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1045 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Meadows and Oakland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 23%
Highway 4
19.3 mi · 15%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 11%
Westside Freeway
12.3 mi · 9%
Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 7%
Castro Valley Freeway
2.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

39.1 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
French Camp
01h 15m from Forest Meadows
Leave By
1:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Forest Meadows and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Meadows to Oakland?

The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

French Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Forest Meadows and 65.7 miles from Oakland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.83 one way or $53.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Forest Meadows and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near French Camp

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around French Camp, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to French Camp.

RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

7 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

8 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Manteca, CA

10 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
BUS

Tracy, California

20 mi away
725 West Clover Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Meadows and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 104.59 mi (168.32 km).

Forest Meadows

#1 Forest Meadows

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

Population1,249
Coordinates38.1685100, -120.4065900
Altitude1028
CountryUnited States
Oakland

#2 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.

Population424,891
Coordinates37.8043700, -122.2708000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Vista Drive (-120.40711, 38.168619)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.61 L · about $26.83
Round trip
$53.65
9.3 gal · 35.22 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $26.83 $53.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $28.21 $56.41
Premium $6.24 $29.03 $58.06
Diesel $7.57 $35.19 $70.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Meadows and Oakland. The current time is 21:41:38.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.