How far is Humboldt Hill, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Humboldt Hill, CA to Oakland, CA is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Humboldt Hill and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Humboldt Hill and Oakland.
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Start on Linda Road
35 m · 10 sec · Linda Road
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Continue on Linda Road
2455 ft · 2 min · Linda Road
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Continue on Vista Road
1211 ft · 54 sec · Vista Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Skyline Drive
776 ft · 36 sec · Skyline Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Humboldt Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Humboldt Hill Road
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Turn left onto Stanford Drive
949 ft · 42 sec · Stanford Drive
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Turn right onto Purdue Drive
1647 ft · 1 min · Purdue Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broadway Street
753 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway Street
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Continue on South Broadway Street
88 m · 11 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto King Salmon Avenue
82 m · 14 sec · King Salmon Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1070 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
126.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Willits Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Willits Bypass
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Continue on Redwood Highway
116.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Redwood Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
897 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
637 ft · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Watts Street
66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street
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Turn right onto Peralta Street
56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street
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Turn left onto 35th Street
886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street
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Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1636 ft · 1 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 Humboldt Hill 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.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
126 mi · 02h 35m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Humboldt Hill and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Humboldt Hill to Oakland?
The road trip is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Willits is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Humboldt Hill and 137.6 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.61 one way or $111.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Humboldt Hill and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Willits
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 Willits.
Willits, California
Laytonville, California
Ukiah, California
Leggett, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Humboldt Hill and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 226.45 mi (364.43 km).
#1 Humboldt Hill
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
| Population | 3,414 |
| Coordinates | 40.7259600, -124.1897800 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $55.61 | $111.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $58.48 | $116.95 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $60.18 | $120.37 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $72.95 | $145.89 |
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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