How far is Oakland, CA from Burlingame, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Burlingame, CA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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 36m.
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 seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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 Burlingame.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Burlingame.
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Start on 14th Street
3224 ft · 2 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
2357 ft · 52 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 West, I 580 East: San Francisco, Hayward, Stockton
114 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Route 80
1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80
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Continue on Route 80
1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80
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Continue on Route 80
1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose
1488 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · James Lick Freeway
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Continue on Bayshore Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
1395 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
2499 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
21 m · 1 sec · El Camino Real
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · El Camino Real
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Burlingame.
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.
Bayshore Freeway
Continue on Bayshore Freeway
5.24 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Burlingame.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Burlingame?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 12.2 miles from Oakland and 12.2 miles from Burlingame.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Burlingame.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Burlingame. Straight-line distance: 16.09 mi (25.89 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 Burlingame
City in the U.
| Population | 29,557 |
| Coordinates | 37.5841000, -122.3660800 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlingame (-122.36608, 37.5841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
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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