How far is Oakland, CA from Coarsegold, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Coarsegold, CA is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Coarsegold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Coarsegold.
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Start on 14th Street
1058 ft · 53 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
842 ft · 35 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
1141 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1673 ft · 49 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
116 m · 9 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 880 South: San Jose
1146 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno
923 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Castro Valley Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
143 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 233: Avenue 26
924 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East Robertson Boulevard
647 ft · 11 sec · East Robertson Boulevard
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Continue on Avenue 26
12.8 mi · 23 min · Avenue 26
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 29
2661 ft · 1 min · Road 29
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Turn left onto Road 603
2.2 mi · 5 min · Road 603
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Continue on Road 603
2.8 mi · 7 min · Road 603
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Road 600
6.3 mi · 9 min · Road 600
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Turn right onto Road 606
4.5 mi · 6 min · Road 606
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 415
10.7 mi · 17 min · Road 415
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Yosemite Highway
102 m · 12 sec · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Coarsegold.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 99 South
Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Coarsegold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Coarsegold?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Oakland and 88.5 miles from Coarsegold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.01 one way or $78.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Coarsegold.
Stop Ideas Near Keyes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keyes.
Denair station
Modesto station
Manteca, CA
Tracy, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Coarsegold. Straight-line distance: 145.69 mi (234.47 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 Coarsegold
Positioned in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera County at an elevation of 2,218 feet, this community lies along State Route 41, a primary corridor to Yosemite National Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2621700, -119.7009800 |
| Altitude | 676 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coarsegold (-119.70098, 37.26217)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $39.01 | $78.01 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $41.67 | $83.34 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $52.41 | $104.83 |
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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