How far is Herald, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Herald, CA to Oakland, CA is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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 Contra Costa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Herald and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herald and Oakland.
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Start on the route
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
596 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Cities Road
27 m · 2 sec · Twin Cities Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Cities Road
12.3 mi · 22 min · Twin Cities Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge
141 m · 57 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
714 ft · 1 min · Victory Highway
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Turn right onto River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
143 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on Victory Highway
16.4 mi · 22 min · Victory Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 4 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 242: Oakland, Concord
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel
1.4 km · 1 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Continue on John B. Williams Freeway
2262 ft · 30 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, 14th Street
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Brush Street
1124 ft · 42 sec · Brush Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
2503 ft · 2 min · 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 Herald and Oakland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Victory Highway
Continue on Victory Highway
16.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Herald and Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Herald to Oakland?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Oakley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Herald and 42.2 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.60 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Herald and Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Oakley
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 Oakley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Herald and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 65.36 mi (105.18 km).
#1 Herald
Situated in the southeastern portion of Sacramento County at an elevation of 72 feet, this rural community lies within California's Central Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2957500, -121.2443900 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $6.26 | $18.60 | $37.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $19.30 | $38.60 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $19.87 | $39.73 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $24.99 | $49.97 |
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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