How far is Goshen, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Goshen, CA to Oakland, CA is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.79 mi
03h 41m
Flight
186.47 mi
300.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.47 mi
Kilometers
300.09 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.79 mi
Kilometers
358.55 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00 PM PDT
Return by in Goshen
Thu, Oct 15, 7:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-10-15T12:18
Arrive Oakland
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Livingston
CA

City in California

From Goshen
104.4 mi
01h 50m
To Oakland
118.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goshen and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Camp Drive

    591 ft · 11 sec · Camp Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Avenue 310

    852 ft · 31 sec · Avenue 310

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Robinson Road

    880 ft · 22 sec · Robinson Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Betty Drive

    2690 ft · 1 min · Betty Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2001 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway

    45 mi · 49 min · Golden State Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goshen 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 34%
Golden State Highway
45 mi · 20%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 13%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 10%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 6%
Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

74.7 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
186.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 50m from Goshen
Leave By
9:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goshen and Sunny near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goshen to Oakland?

The road trip is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.4 miles from Goshen and 118.4 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.21 one way or $98.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goshen and Sunny near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livingston, 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 Livingston.

RAIL

Denair station

17 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Merced station

24 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Modesto station

35 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

66 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 186.47 mi (300.09 km).

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#1 Goshen

Located at an elevation of 285 feet within the San Joaquin Valley, this Tulare County census-designated place sits on flat terrain dominated by agricultural production.

Population0
Coordinates36.3510600, -119.4201200
Altitude87
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: Camp Drive (-119.42006, 36.351086)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.86 gal
29.76 L · about $49.21
Round trip
$98.42
15.72 gal · 59.52 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.7 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $49.21 $98.42
Mid-grade $6.50 $51.08 $102.16
Premium $6.69 $52.58 $105.15
Diesel $8.41 $66.13 $132.25

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Goshen and Oakland. The current time is 12:18:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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