How far is Oakland, CA from Bodega Bay, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Bodega Bay, CA is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Marin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Bodega Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Bodega Bay.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway
3092 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
27.8 mi · 33 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Railroad Avenue
1032 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue
2196 ft · 46 sec · West Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Stony Point Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stony Point Road
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Turn left onto Roblar Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Roblar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley Ford Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Valley Ford Road
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Continue on Valley Ford Cutoff
2.9 mi · 4 min · Valley Ford Cutoff
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Continue on Bay Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Bay Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Bodega Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
27.8 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Bodega Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Bodega Bay?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Novato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Oakland and 35.4 miles from Bodega Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Bodega Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Novato
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rohnert Park Public Works
Sonoma City Hall
San Rafael City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Novato.
Petaluma, California
Richmond station
Vallejo, California
Rohnert Park, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Bodega Bay. Straight-line distance: 55.88 mi (89.93 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 Bodega Bay
Census-designated place in California
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 38.3332500, -123.0480600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bodega Bay (-123.04806, 38.33325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $5.77 | $14.36 | $28.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.10 | $30.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
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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