How far is Oakland, CA from Brisbane, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Brisbane, CA is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.78 mi
00h 29m
Flight
11.08 mi
17.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.08 mi
Kilometers
17.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.78 mi
Kilometers
27 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brisbane
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-23T01:01
Arrive Brisbane
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
San Francisco
CA

The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.

From Oakland
8.4 mi
00h 14m
To Brisbane
8.4 mi
00h 14m

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
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    3224 ft · 2 min · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    2357 ft · 52 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 West, I 580 East: San Francisco, Hayward, Stockton

    114 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco

    1.6 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose

    1488 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · James Lick Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cow Palace, Third Street

    889 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Bayshore Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Bayshore Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Valley Drive

    153 m · 19 sec · Valley Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Park Place

    556 ft · 23 sec · Park Place

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Park Lane

    84 m · 12 sec · Park Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old County Road

    70 m · 13 sec · Old County Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto San Bruno Avenue

    1436 ft · 44 sec · San Bruno Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Alvarado Street

    103 m · 22 sec · Alvarado Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    35 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.09 mi · 30%
James Lick Freeway
3.38 mi · 20%
Bayshore Boulevard
2.38 mi · 14%
Route 80
1.39 mi · 8%
West Grand Avenue
1.35 mi · 8%
I 80 West
1.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

5.09 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Francisco
00h 14m from Oakland
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Brisbane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

San Francisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Oakland and 8.4 miles from Brisbane.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Brisbane.

Stop Ideas Near San Francisco

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around San Francisco and the surrounding midpoint area.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 3.2 mi away

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer

San Francisco , CA
3365 Sacramento St #435, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer,Photographer,Wedding service
Alameda Public Works Department
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Alameda Public Works Department

Alameda , CA
950 W Mall Square, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Home and construction
SF City Hall Photographer
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

SF City Hall Photographer

San Francisco , CA
564 Clipper St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Wedding photographer
My City Hall Wedding
Practical stop 1.9 mi away

My City Hall Wedding

San Francisco , CA
1480 Sutter St #302, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews Wedding photographer,Wedding planner,Wedding service,Wedding store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Francisco.

BUS

San Francisco (Civic Center), California

1 mi away
1150 Market Street
BUS

San Francisco (Conv Ctr), California

2 mi away
747 Howard St.
BUS

San Francisco (Caltrain), California

2 mi away
700 4th St.
BUS

San Francisco (Shopping), California

2 mi away
835 Market Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Brisbane. Straight-line distance: 11.08 mi (17.83 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
Brisbane

#2 Brisbane

City located in San Mateo County, California, United States

Population4,576
Coordinates37.6807700, -122.3999700
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Brisbane (-122.39997, 37.68077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $3.40
Round trip
$6.81
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.40 $6.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.58 $7.16
Premium $6.24 $3.68 $7.37
Diesel $7.57 $4.46 $8.93

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 Brisbane. The current time is 01:01:08.

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.