How far is Los Osos, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Los Osos, CA to Oakland, CA is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Osos and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Osos and Oakland.
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Start on Los Osos Valley Road
2120 ft · 1 min · Los Osos Valley Road
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Turn left onto South Bay Boulevard
4 mi · 8 min · South Bay Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Atascadero
1220 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Old U.S. Route 466
13.3 mi · 20 min · Old U.S. Route 466
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Continue on CA 41
2.6 mi · 4 min · CA 41
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Turn slight right
80 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto El Camino Real
63 m · 7 sec · El Camino Real
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North
152 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
130.2 mi · 2 hr 30 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 Los Osos and Oakland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
130 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Los Osos and Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Osos to Oakland?
The road trip is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Los Osos and 115.3 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 8:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.84 one way or $101.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Osos and Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Gonzales
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 Gonzales.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Osos and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 189.86 mi (305.55 km).
#1 Los Osos
Located along California's Central Coast in San Luis Obispo County at an elevation of 131 feet, this community is positioned on the southern shore of the Morro Bay estuary.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3110900, -120.8324000 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $50.84 | $101.68 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $52.77 | $105.54 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $54.31 | $108.63 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $68.31 | $136.63 |
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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