How far is Nice, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Nice, CA to Oakland, CA is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (155 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.05 mi
02h 33m
Flight
96.33 mi
155.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.33 mi
Kilometers
155.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.05 mi
Kilometers
214.12 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Thu, Oct 15, 1:55 PM PDT
Return by in Nice
Thu, Oct 15, 4:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nice
2026-10-15T11:21
Arrive Oakland
Thu, Oct 15, 1:55 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nice
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Helena
CA

City in California

From Nice
62.9 mi
01h 16m
To Oakland
70.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road

    72 m · 14 sec · Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    928 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Calistoga Street

    16.5 mi · 24 min · Calistoga Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Saint Helena Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway South

    21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway South

  13. 13

    Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sonoma Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward CA 37, I 80: Sacramento, San Francisco

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: San Francisco

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Eastshore Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80

    1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street

    897 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street

    637 ft · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Watts Street

    66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Peralta Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 35th Street

    886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way

    1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1636 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Helena Highway South
21.7 mi · 16%
Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road
19.5 mi · 15%
Calistoga Street
16.5 mi · 12%
Eastshore Freeway
14.7 mi · 11%
Saint Helena Highway
6.85 mi · 5%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Saint Helena Highway South

Continue on Saint Helena Highway South

21.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Helena
01h 16m from Nice
Leave By
1:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nice and Sunny near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Saint Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Nice and 70.1 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (155 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 1:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.36 one way or $58.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nice and Sunny near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Helena

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Helena, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Helena.

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Santa Rosa, California

23 mi away
175 Railroad Street
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Rohnert Park, California

27 mi away
6335 Redwood Drive
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Petaluma, California

32 mi away
100 Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California

37 mi away
165 Healdsburg Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nice and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 96.33 mi (155.03 km).

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#1 Nice

Situated at an elevation of 1362 feet in Lake County, this census-designated place sits along the northern shore of Clear Lake.

Population0
Coordinates39.1232300, -122.8483300
Altitude415
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: CA 20 (-122.848315, 39.122955)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $29.36
Round trip
$58.73
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $29.36 $58.73
Mid-grade $6.50 $30.48 $60.96
Premium $6.69 $31.37 $62.74
Diesel $8.41 $39.46 $78.91

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nice and Oakland. The current time is 11:21:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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