How far is Oakland, CA from Columbia, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Columbia, CA is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (166 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Columbia.
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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
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
1333 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East Yosemite Avenue
10.7 mi · 16 min · East Yosemite Avenue
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Continue on California Street
978 ft · 28 sec · California Street
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
7.1 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Valley Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road
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Continue on North Yosemite Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Yosemite Avenue
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Turn left onto East F Street
28.3 mi · 38 min · East F Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Rawhide Road
4 mi · 7 min · Rawhide Road
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Springfield Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Springfield Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Parrotts Ferry Rd.
1.1 km · 2 min · Parrotts Ferry Rd.
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parrotts Ferry Rd.
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Columbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East F Street
Turn left onto East F Street
28.3 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Columbia?
The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Manteca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Oakland and 63.1 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (166 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.67 one way or $51.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Manteca
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 Manteca.
Manteca, CA
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Robert J. Cabral Station
Tracy, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 103.15 mi (166 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 Columbia
Columbia is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0363100, -120.4013100 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-120.40131, 38.03631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.99 | $53.99 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $33.67 | $67.35 |
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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