How far is Isla Vista, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Isla Vista, CA to Oakland, CA is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in California, named after its founder, Charles King
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Isla Vista and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Isla Vista and Oakland.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Abrego Road
565 ft · 29 sec · Abrego Road
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Turn right onto Camino del Sur
1145 ft · 54 sec · Camino del Sur
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Turn left onto El Colegio Road
1966 ft · 53 sec · El Colegio Road
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Keep slight right to continue on El Colegio Road
88 m · 8 sec · El Colegio Road
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Turn straight onto Storke Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Storke Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
83 mi · 1 hr 36 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 Isla Vista and Oakland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Isla Vista and Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Isla Vista to Oakland?
The road trip is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
King City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Isla Vista and 161 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.42 one way or $130.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Isla Vista and Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near King 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 King City.
King City, California
Salinas station
Paso Robles station
Carmel, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Isla Vista and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 270.14 mi (434.75 km).
#1 Isla Vista
California
| Population | 23,096 |
| Coordinates | 34.4133300, -119.8609700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $65.42 | $130.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $68.79 | $137.58 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $70.80 | $141.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $85.81 | $171.62 |
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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