How far is Moraga, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Moraga, CA to Oakland, CA is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.37 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.98 mi
12.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.98 mi
Kilometers
12.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.37 mi
Kilometers
21.51 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Tue, Apr 21, 7:36 PM PDT
Return by in Moraga
Tue, Apr 21, 7:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moraga
2026-04-21T19:15
Arrive Oakland
Tue, Apr 21, 7:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Moraga
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Orinda
CA

City in California, USA

From Moraga
6.6 mi
00h 10m
To Oakland
6.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moraga and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moraga and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Viader Drive

    7 m · 7 sec · Viader Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Moraga Way

    4.4 mi · 10 min · Moraga Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Camino Pablo

    1625 ft · 37 sec · Camino Pablo

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland

    1227 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 West: Oakland

    1577 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel

    1.4 km · 1 min · Caldecott Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on John B. Williams Freeway

    2262 ft · 30 sec · John B. Williams Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, 14th Street

    1024 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brush Street

    1124 ft · 42 sec · Brush Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    2503 ft · 2 min · 14th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moraga and Oakland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grove Shafter Freeway
4.53 mi · 34%
Moraga Way
4.37 mi · 33%
CA 24 West
1.97 mi · 15%
Caldecott Tunnel
0.86 mi · 6%
14th Street
0.47 mi · 4%
John B. Williams Freeway
0.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grove Shafter Freeway

Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

4.53 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orinda
00h 10m from Moraga
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moraga and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moraga to Oakland?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orinda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Moraga and 6.7 miles from Oakland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Moraga and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Orinda

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Orinda and the surrounding midpoint area.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer

San Francisco , CA
3365 Sacramento St #435, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer,Photographer,Wedding service
Alameda Public Works Department
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Alameda Public Works Department

Alameda , CA
950 W Mall Square, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Home and construction
SF City Hall Photo
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

SF City Hall Photo

San Francisco , CA
30 Patton St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
Rating 4.9/5 47 reviews Photographer,Wedding photographer
My City Hall Wedding
Practical stop 12.9 mi away

My City Hall Wedding

San Francisco , CA
1480 Sutter St #302, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews Wedding photographer,Wedding planner,Wedding service,Wedding store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orinda.

RAIL

Emeryville station

11 mi away
5885 Horton Street
RAIL

Berkeley station

11 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Oakland – Jack London Square station

12 mi away
245 Second Street
RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

14 mi away
700 73rd Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moraga and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 7.98 mi (12.85 km).

Moraga

#1 Moraga

Town in Contra Costa County, California, United States

Population16,967
Coordinates37.8349300, -122.1296900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Oakland

#2 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.

Population424,891
Coordinates37.8043700, -122.2708000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Viader Drive (-122.129682, 37.834925)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $2.71
Round trip
$5.42
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.71 $5.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $6.24 $2.93 $5.87
Diesel $7.57 $3.56 $7.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Moraga and Oakland. The current time is 19:15:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.