How far is Murrieta Hot Springs, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Murrieta Hot Springs, CA to Oakland, CA is about 450.9 miles (725.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 410.1 miles (660 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 07h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murrieta Hot Springs and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murrieta Hot Springs and Oakland.
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Start on Via Azul
56 m · 14 sec · Via Azul
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Turn left onto Calle de la Paz
80 m · 13 sec · Calle de la Paz
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Turn right onto Calle de la Siesta
142 m · 26 sec · Calle de la Siesta
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Via Princesa
1982 ft · 1 min · Via Princesa
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Turn right onto Murrieta Hot Springs Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Murrieta Hot Springs Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Lake Elsinore, Los Angeles
2277 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Temecula Valley Freeway
17.2 mi · 18 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside
953 ft · 23 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Corona Freeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 North: Ontario, Pomona
2014 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North
2051 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway
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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 Murrieta Hot Springs and Oakland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Murrieta Hot Springs and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murrieta Hot Springs to Oakland?
The road trip is about 450.9 miles (725.6 km) and usually takes 07h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.2 miles from Murrieta Hot Springs and 225.7 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 410.1 miles (660 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $91.78 one way or $183.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Murrieta Hot Springs and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murrieta Hot Springs and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 410.11 mi (660.01 km).
#1 Murrieta Hot Springs
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
| Population | 3,644 |
| Coordinates | 33.5605800, -117.1580900 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| 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: 726 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
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 | $91.78 | $183.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $96.51 | $193.02 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $99.33 | $198.65 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $120.39 | $240.78 |
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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