How far is Kenwood, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Kenwood, CA to Oakland, CA is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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 Marin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenwood and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenwood and Oakland.
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Start on Warm Springs Road
29 m · 5 sec · Warm Springs Road
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Turn right onto Sonoma Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Sonoma Highway
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Turn right onto Madrone Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Madrone Road
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Turn left onto Arnold Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hap Arnold Roundabout
31 m · 4 sec · Arnold Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Arnold Drive
4.9 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stage Gulch Road
580 ft · 11 sec · Stage Gulch Road
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Continue on Arnold Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Arnold Drive
40 m · 2 sec · Arnold Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive
6.5 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
589 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
149 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sears Point Road
7.2 mi · 8 min · Sears Point Road
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Keep slight left
2492 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
8.4 mi · 10 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 Kenwood 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.
John T. Knox Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 00h 17m
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 Kenwood and Clear near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenwood to Oakland?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 29 miles from Kenwood and 31.6 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenwood and Clear near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Novato
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Novato.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenwood and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 44.69 mi (71.92 km).
#1 Kenwood
Kenwood is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.4138000, -122.5460900 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.19 | $32.39 |
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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