How far is Guadalupe, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Guadalupe, CA to Oakland, CA is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monterey County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guadalupe and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guadalupe and Oakland.
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Start on 10th Street
37 m · 7 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Guadalupe Street
1109 ft · 19 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
1137 ft · 18 sec · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on Guadalupe Road
5 mi · 7 min · Guadalupe Road
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Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Mesa View Drive
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mesa View Drive
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Turn left onto South Halcyon Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Halcyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cienaga Street
111 m · 9 sec · Cienaga Street
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Turn right onto South Halcyon Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Halcyon Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
646 ft · 20 sec · El Camino Real
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Turn right onto Brisco Road
88 m · 14 sec · Brisco Road
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Take the ramp left
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
3.3 mi · 4 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on El Camino Real
146.6 mi · 2 hr 49 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on South Valley Freeway
26.3 mi · 30 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
17 mi · 19 min
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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 Guadalupe and Oakland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Continue on El Camino Real
147 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Guadalupe and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Guadalupe to Oakland?
The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Soledad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Guadalupe and 130.2 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 8:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.09 one way or $104.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Guadalupe and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Soledad
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 Soledad.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guadalupe and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 217.33 mi (349.76 km).
#1 Guadalupe
City in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 8,140 |
| Coordinates | 34.9716400, -120.5718400 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $52.09 | $104.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $54.78 | $109.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $56.37 | $112.75 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $68.33 | $136.66 |
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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