How far is North Auburn, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from North Auburn, CA to Oakland, CA is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
116.38 mi
02h 02m
Flight
101.05 mi
162.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.05 mi
Kilometers
162.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.38 mi
Kilometers
187.29 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM PDT
Return by in North Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Auburn
2026-04-19T03:28
Arrive Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Auburn
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
Dixon
CA

Place in Solano county, California, USA

From North Auburn
57.9 mi
01h 01m
To Oakland
58.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Auburn and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Erin Drive

    658 ft · 35 sec · Erin Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    1456 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Luther Road

    702 ft · 24 sec · Luther Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grass Valley Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grass Valley Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Eastshore Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80

    1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway

  17. 17

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

    897 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

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

    637 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Watts Street

    66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Peralta Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 35th Street

    886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way

    1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1636 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
57.2 mi · 49%
Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.8 mi · 14%
Eastshore Freeway
14.7 mi · 13%
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.2 mi · 11%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 3%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

50.1 mi · 00h 58m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixon
01h 01m from North Auburn
Leave By
2:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Auburn 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 North Auburn to Oakland?

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from North Auburn and 58.5 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Auburn and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Dixon

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 Dixon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Davis Police Department
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Davis Police Department

Davis , CA
2600 5th St, Davis, CA 95618, United States
Rating 2.5/5 29 reviews Police department
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Davis station

13 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

29 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

30 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

32 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Auburn and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 101.05 mi (162.62 km).

North Auburn

#1 North Auburn

Census designated place

Population13,022
Coordinates38.9312900, -121.0818900
Altitude448
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: Erin Drive (-121.081893, 38.931564)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.42
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $23.71 $47.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $24.93 $49.86
Premium $6.24 $25.66 $51.32
Diesel $7.57 $31.10 $62.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Auburn and Oakland. The current time is 03:28:54.

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.