How far is Oakland, CA from Baldwin Park, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Baldwin Park, CA is about 386.4 miles (621.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 352.3 miles (566.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
386.38 mi
07h 12m
Flight
352.26 mi
566.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
352.26 mi
Kilometers
566.91 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.38 mi
Kilometers
621.82 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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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 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin Park
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Baldwin Park
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 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
9:36 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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Oakland
193.2 mi
03h 36m
To Baldwin Park
193.2 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Baldwin Park.

  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

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Foothill Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South

    3035 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Arrow Highway

    962 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Santa Fe Dam

    59 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Arrow Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arrow Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Arrow Highway

    740 ft · 22 sec · Arrow Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Maine Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 73%
Foothill Freeway
36.2 mi · 9%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 8%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Nimitz Freeway
9.71 mi · 3%
Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 1%
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
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
352.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 36m from Oakland
Leave By
9:36 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Baldwin Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Baldwin Park?

The road trip is about 386.4 miles (621.8 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.2 miles from Oakland and 193.2 miles from Baldwin Park.

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

The direct path is about 352.3 miles (566.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 $78.63 one way or $157.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Baldwin Park.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Baldwin Park. Straight-line distance: 352.26 mi (566.91 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
Baldwin Park

#2 Baldwin Park

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population74,480
Coordinates34.0852900, -117.9609000
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Baldwin Park (-117.9609, 34.08529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 622 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.63 gal
51.61 L · about $78.63
Round trip
$157.26
27.26 gal · 103.22 L
Estimated CO2
121.1 kg one way
Round trip: 242.3 kg / 534 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $78.63 $157.26
Mid-grade $6.07 $82.68 $165.36
Premium $6.24 $85.09 $170.18
Diesel $7.57 $103.14 $206.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Baldwin Park. The current time is 00:47:34.

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.