How far is Half Moon Bay, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Half Moon Bay, CA to Oakland, CA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Placer County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Half Moon Bay and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Half Moon Bay and Oakland.
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Start on Kelly Street
58 m · 9 sec · Kelly Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1634 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto San Mateo Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · San Mateo Road
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Continue on Half Moon Bay Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Half Moon Bay Road
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Continue on J Arthur Younger Freeway
17 mi · 21 min · J Arthur Younger Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880: Oakland, San Jose, Hesperian Boulevard
1112 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880: Oakland, San Jose
3241 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North, CA 92 East: Oakland, Downtown Hayward
1127 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North: Oakland
1513 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
14 mi · 16 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 Half Moon Bay and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
J Arthur Younger Freeway
Continue on J Arthur Younger Freeway
17 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay to Oakland?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Half Moon Bay and 18.8 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Half Moon Bay and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Union City
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 Union City.
Fremont station
Hayward station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Pleasanton, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Half Moon Bay and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 25.08 mi (40.36 km).
#1 Half Moon Bay
City in San Mateo County, California
| Population | 12,513 |
| Coordinates | 37.4635500, -122.4285900 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
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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