How far is Oakland, CA from Bolinas, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Bolinas, CA is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Bolinas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Bolinas.
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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
11.6 mi · 15 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
2256 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South: San Francisco
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1 North: Stinson Beach
992 ft · 57 sec
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Turn sharp right
648 ft · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shoreline Highway
2825 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Highway
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Continue on Shoreline Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Shoreline Highway
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Continue on Shoreline Highway
14.8 mi · 26 min · Shoreline Highway
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Turn left onto Olema Bolinas Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Olema Bolinas Road
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Continue on Olema Bolinas Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Olema Bolinas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wharf Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Bolinas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Shoreline Highway
Continue on Shoreline Highway
14.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain near Bolinas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Bolinas?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 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?
Corte Madera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Oakland and 22.1 miles from Bolinas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 4:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain near Bolinas.
Stop Ideas Near Corte Madera
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corte Madera.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Bolinas. Straight-line distance: 23.8 mi (38.31 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 Bolinas
Census-designated place in Marin County, California
| Population | 1,620 |
| Coordinates | 37.9093700, -122.6863700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolinas (-122.68637, 37.90937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
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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