How far is Healdsburg, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Healdsburg, CA to Oakland, CA is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.24 mi
01h 15m
Flight
64.48 mi
103.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.48 mi
Kilometers
103.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.24 mi
Kilometers
117.87 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM PDT
Return by in Healdsburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:03 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Healdsburg
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Healdsburg
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
Novato
CA

A city in Marin County, California.

From Healdsburg
36.4 mi
00h 37m
To Oakland
36.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Healdsburg Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Wednesday
Using Sebastopol as the closest live forecast in the Sonoma County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
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 Healdsburg and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Matheson Street

    120 m · 23 sec · Matheson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Healdsburg Avenue

    681 ft · 23 sec · Healdsburg Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Healdsburg Avenue

    54 m · 10 sec · Healdsburg Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Healdsburg Avenue

    1248 ft · 38 sec · Healdsburg Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: San Francisco

    1800 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    51.5 mi · 1 hr · Redwood Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

    13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80

    1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street

    897 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street

    637 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Watts Street

    66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Peralta Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 35th Street

    886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way

    1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1636 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Healdsburg 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
51.5 mi · 70%
John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 19%
Eastshore Freeway
3.76 mi · 5%
San Pablo Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
MacArthur Freeway
0.53 mi · 1%
Healdsburg Avenue
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

51.5 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novato
00h 37m from Healdsburg
Leave By
4:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Healdsburg 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 Healdsburg to Oakland?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Novato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Healdsburg and 36.9 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.88 one way or $29.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Novato

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Novato and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Rohnert Park Public Works

Rohnert Park , CA
600 Enterprise Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Home and construction,Park
Sonoma City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Sonoma City Hall

Sonoma , CA
1 The Plz, Sonoma, CA 95476, United States
Rating 4.8/5 9 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

San Rafael City Hall

San Rafael , CA
1400 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Novato.

BUS

Petaluma, California

16 mi away
100 Fairgrounds Drive
RAIL

Richmond station

27 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue
BUS

Vallejo, California

28 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
BUS

Rohnert Park, California

29 mi away
6335 Redwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Healdsburg and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 64.48 mi (103.77 km).

Healdsburg

#1 Healdsburg

City in California

Population11,929
Coordinates38.6104700, -122.8691600
Altitude32
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: Matheson Street (-122.869193, 38.610588)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $14.88
Round trip
$29.77
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.88 $29.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $15.65 $31.30
Premium $6.24 $16.11 $32.21
Diesel $7.57 $19.52 $39.05

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 Healdsburg and Oakland. The current time is 19:32:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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