How far is North Richmond, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from North Richmond, CA to Oakland, CA is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alameda County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Richmond and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Richmond and Oakland.
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Start on Market Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · Market Avenue
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Turn right onto Fred Jackson Way
2972 ft · 1 min · Fred Jackson Way
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Continue on 7th Street
1 km · 2 min · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
799 ft · 32 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Harbour Way
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harbour Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 580 East: Oakland
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
897 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
637 ft · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Watts Street
66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street
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Turn right onto Peralta Street
56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street
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Turn left onto 35th Street
886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street
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Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1636 ft · 1 min · 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 North Richmond and Oakland.
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.
John T. Knox Freeway
Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway
4.21 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving North Richmond and Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Richmond to Oakland?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from North Richmond and 8.6 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Richmond and Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albany.
Berkeley station
Emeryville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Richmond and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 11.9 mi (19.15 km).
#1 North Richmond
Situated in western Contra Costa County at an elevation of roughly 16 feet, this unincorporated area lies adjacent to the northern border of the city of Richmond in the San Francisco Bay Area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9588100, -122.3674700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
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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