How far is Oakland, CA from Acton, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Acton, CA is about 362.6 miles (583.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 323.6 miles (520.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
362.65 mi
06h 48m
Flight
323.59 mi
520.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
323.59 mi
Kilometers
520.77 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.65 mi
Kilometers
583.63 km
Drive Time
06h 48m

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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 06h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:20 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Wed, Apr 15, 10:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-14T20:32
Arrive Acton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:48 PM to 2:18 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Huron
CA

Small city in Fresno County, California

From Oakland
181.4 mi
03h 24m
To Acton
181.3 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 PM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    1058 ft · 53 sec · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    842 ft · 35 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1141 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1673 ft · 49 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    116 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 880 South: San Jose

    1146 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton

    980 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno

    923 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    48.8 mi · 56 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road

    1828 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

    717 ft · 15 sec · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

    783 ft · 15 sec · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Newhall Ranch Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Newhall Ranch Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Golden Valley Road

    1408 ft · 24 sec · Golden Valley Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Valley Center Drive

    1680 ft · 40 sec · Valley Center Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Soledad Canyon Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Soledad Canyon Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sand Canyon Road

    844 ft · 22 sec · Sand Canyon Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward CA 14 North: Palmdale

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Crown Valley Road, Acton

    1349 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Crown Valley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Crown Valley Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Gillespie Avenue

    45 m · 6 sec · Gillespie Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gillespie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
273 mi · 75%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 8%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 5%
Antelope Valley Freeway
14.8 mi · 4%
Nimitz Freeway
9.71 mi · 3%
Newhall Ranch Road
5.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
323.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huron
03h 24m from Oakland
Leave By
10:24 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Oakland and Sunny near Acton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 362.6 miles (583.6 km) and usually takes 06h 48m 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?

Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.4 miles from Oakland and 181.3 miles from Acton.

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

The direct path is about 323.6 miles (520.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 $73.84 one way or $147.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Oakland and Sunny near Acton.

Stop Ideas Near Huron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huron, 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 Huron.

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

26 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Kettleman City, California

28 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

29 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Hanford station

43 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Acton. Straight-line distance: 323.59 mi (520.77 km).

Oakland

#1 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
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#2 Acton

Acton is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4699900, -118.1967400
Altitude826
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Acton (-118.19674, 34.46999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.8 gal
48.44 L · about $73.84
Round trip
$147.69
25.6 gal · 96.88 L
Estimated CO2
113.8 kg one way
Round trip: 227.5 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $73.84 $147.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $77.64 $155.29
Premium $6.24 $79.91 $159.82
Diesel $7.57 $96.86 $193.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Acton. The current time is 20:32:05.

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.