How far is Oakland, CA from Allendale, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Allendale, CA is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.84 mi
01h 11m
Flight
47.69 mi
76.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.69 mi
Kilometers
76.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.84 mi
Kilometers
91.47 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allendale
Tue, Apr 14, 10:13 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Tue, Apr 14, 11:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-14T21:02
Arrive Allendale
Tue, Apr 14, 10:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
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
American Canyon
CA

City in Napa Valley, California

From Oakland
28.5 mi
00h 35m
To Allendale
28.4 mi
00h 35m

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
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Castro Street

    1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward

    1047 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway

    1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway

    3092 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 505 North: Winters, Redding

    803 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 505 North: Winters, Redding

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Allendale Road

    1233 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Allendale Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Allendale Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hartley Road

    3153 ft · 2 min · Hartley Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.6 mi · 49%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 25%
I 505 North
5.83 mi · 10%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 6%
MacArthur Freeway
1.73 mi · 3%
Carquinez Bridge
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

14.5 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Canyon
00h 35m from Oakland
Leave By
4:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

American Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Oakland and 28.4 miles from Allendale.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near American Canyon

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

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

BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

5 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

5 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

20 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

21 mi away
177 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 47.69 mi (76.75 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 Allendale

Allendale is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4446300, -121.9430200
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Allendale (-121.94302, 38.44463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.19
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.60 $23.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.19 $24.39
Premium $6.24 $12.55 $25.10
Diesel $7.57 $15.21 $30.42

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 Allendale. The current time is 21:02:27.

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.