How far is Los Altos Hills, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Los Altos Hills, CA to Oakland, CA is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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 00h 58m.
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 Placer County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Altos Hills and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Altos Hills and Oakland.
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Start on Alto Verde Lane
559 ft · 27 sec · Alto Verde Lane
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Turn right onto Concepcion Road
558 ft · 19 sec · Concepcion Road
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Continue on West Fremont Road
1.5 km · 3 min · West Fremont Road
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Continue on Hillview Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Hillview Avenue
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Hanover Street
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Turn right onto Page Mill Road
3216 ft · 1 min · Page Mill Road
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Continue on Oregon Expressway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Oregon Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101: San Francisco, San Jose
113 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Francisco
2073 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Stanford University, Embarcadero Road West, San Francisco
877 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Francisco
1258 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road
1287 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Willow Road
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Turn right onto Bayfront Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bayfront Expressway
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Continue on Dumbarton Bridge
6.8 mi · 9 min · Dumbarton Bridge
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Continue on Decoto Road
688 ft · 17 sec · Decoto Road
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Take the exit right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 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 Los Altos Hills 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.
Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight left
17 mi · 00h 19m
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 Los Altos Hills 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 Los Altos Hills to Oakland?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Los Altos Hills and 29 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Altos Hills and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Union 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 Union City.
Fremont station
Hayward station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Pleasanton, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Altos Hills and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 30.24 mi (48.66 km).
#1 Los Altos Hills
City in Santa Clara County, California, United States
| Population | 8,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.3796600, -122.1374600 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $9.92 | $19.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.02 | $26.03 |
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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