How far is Oakland, CA from Cambrian Park, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Cambrian Park, CA is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.21 mi
00h 58m
Flight
42.17 mi
67.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.17 mi
Kilometers
67.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.21 mi
Kilometers
75.97 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambrian Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-19T01:49
Arrive Cambrian Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Newark
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Oakland
23.6 mi
00h 29m
To Cambrian Park
23.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Cambrian Park.

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    1058 ft · 53 sec · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    842 ft · 35 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1141 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1673 ft · 49 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    116 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 880 South: San Jose

    1146 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    23.3 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward Camden Avenue, San Tomas Expressway

    1556 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge left onto San Tomas Expressway

    714 ft · 17 sec · San Tomas Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    1684 ft · 50 sec · Union Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Charmeran Avenue

    54 m · 10 sec · Charmeran Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nimitz Freeway
44.2 mi · 94%
Camden Avenue
1.33 mi · 3%
Union Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.32 mi · 1%
I 880 South
0.22 mi
11th Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Nimitz Freeway

Keep slight left

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 29m from Oakland
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Cambrian Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Cambrian Park?

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Oakland and 23.6 miles from Cambrian Park.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Cambrian Park.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newark, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.

RAIL

Fremont station

4 mi away
37260 Fremont Blvd.
BUS

Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California

10 mi away
999 Upper Mission Blvd
RAIL

Hayward station

16 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clara – Great America station

19 mi away
5099 Stars & Stripes Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Cambrian Park. Straight-line distance: 42.17 mi (67.86 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
Cambrian Park

#2 Cambrian Park

Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California

Population3,282
Coordinates37.2568900, -121.9307900
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Cambrian Park (-121.93079, 37.25689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.63 $19.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.13 $20.26
Premium $6.24 $10.43 $20.85
Diesel $7.57 $12.64 $25.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Cambrian Park. The current time is 01:49:53.

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.