How far is Oakland, CA from Blackhawk, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Blackhawk, CA is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Blackhawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Blackhawk.
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Start on 14th Street
2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Castro Street
1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway
1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
874 ft · 13 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Continue on Caldecott Tunnel
8.8 mi · 10 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South: Mount Diablo Boulevard, San Jose
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South: San Jose, Dublin, South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
1269 ft · 17 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sycamore Valley Road East, Sycamore Valley Road West
153 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sycamore Valley Road East
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Sycamore Valley Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sycamore Valley Road
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Continue on Camino Tassajara
2.9 mi · 5 min · Camino Tassajara
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Turn left onto Blackhawk Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Blackhawk Road
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Turn right onto Blackhawk Drive
1.3 mi · 4 min · Blackhawk Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eagle Nest Place
44 m · 12 sec · Eagle Nest Place
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Nest Place
554 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Nest Place
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Turn left onto Eagle Ridge Drive
2190 ft · 2 min · Eagle Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Ridge Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Blackhawk.
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.
Caldecott Tunnel
Continue on Caldecott Tunnel
8.76 mi · 00h 10m
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 Oakland and Sunny near Blackhawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Blackhawk?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Walnut Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Oakland and 15 miles from Blackhawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Blackhawk.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Berkeley Community Media
Alameda County Marriage License
OAKLAND CITY HALL
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walnut Creek.
Martinez station
Emeryville station
Oakland Coliseum station
Berkeley station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Blackhawk. Straight-line distance: 19.85 mi (31.95 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Blackhawk
Situated in the foothills of Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County at an elevation of 997 feet, this unincorporated community is part of the San Francisco Bay Area's East Bay region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8207600, -121.9077400 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackhawk (-121.90774, 37.82076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
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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