How far is Oakland, CA from Cobb, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Cobb, CA is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.7 mi
02h 02m
Flight
74.47 mi
119.85 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Oakland.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.7 mi
Kilometers
150.79 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cobb
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive Cobb
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Yountville
CA

City in California

From Oakland
46.9 mi
01h 01m
To Cobb
46.9 mi
01h 01m

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
56°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Castro Street

    1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward

    1047 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway

    1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway

    3092 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway

    752 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 37: Napa

    2517 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on CA 37

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard

    1912 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sonoma Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Lake County Highway

    16.5 mi · 25 min · Lake County Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto High Road

    866 ft · 38 sec · High Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Helena Highway
28.6 mi · 30%
Lake County Highway
16.5 mi · 18%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 15%
Main Street
10.8 mi · 11%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.88 mi · 5%
Broadway Street
3.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Saint Helena Highway

Continue on Saint Helena Highway

21.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yountville
01h 01m from Oakland
Leave By
2:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Cobb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Yountville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Oakland and 46.9 miles from Cobb.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.10 one way or $38.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yountville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yountville, 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 Yountville.

BUS

Petaluma, California

29 mi away
100 Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Rohnert Park, California

31 mi away
6335 Redwood Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

31 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
BUS

Santa Rosa, California

31 mi away
175 Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Cobb. Straight-line distance: 74.47 mi (119.85 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Cobb

Census designated place

Population1,778
Coordinates38.8221300, -122.7230500
Altitude802
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Cobb (-122.72305, 38.82213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.52 L · about $19.10
Round trip
$38.19
6.62 gal · 25.04 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $19.10 $38.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $20.08 $40.16
Premium $6.24 $20.66 $41.33
Diesel $7.57 $25.05 $50.09

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 Cobb. The current time is 02:05:53.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.