How far is Oakland, CA from Del Monte Forest, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Del Monte Forest, CA is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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 Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Del Monte Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Del Monte Forest.
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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
9.9 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
758 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
38.6 mi · 45 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
10 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
2.3 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 156 West: Castroville
1008 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 156 West
1373 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 68 West: Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach
1034 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 68 East: Pebble Beach
119 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 17 Mile Drive
32 m · 2 sec · 17 Mile Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto 17 Mile Drive
611 ft · 16 sec · 17 Mile Drive
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Turn right onto Sunridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sunridge Road
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Continue on Sunridge Road
1148 ft · 53 sec · Sunridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunridge Road
543 ft · 13 sec · Sunridge Road
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Turn right onto Ronda Road
1621 ft · 1 min · Ronda Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronda Road
35 m · 5 sec · Ronda Road
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Continue on Sunridge Road
1762 ft · 35 sec · Sunridge Road
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Turn slight left onto Lopez Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lopez Road
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Turn left
70 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left onto Forest Lake Road
1380 ft · 1 min · Forest Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Del Monte Forest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bayshore Freeway
Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
38.6 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Del Monte Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Del Monte Forest?
The road trip is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Morgan Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Oakland and 57.7 miles from Del Monte Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.48 one way or $46.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Del Monte Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Morgan Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Restaurant
City of Gilroy Recreation Division
Gilroy Community Development
City of Gilroy - Planning Division
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morgan Hill.
Morgan Hill, California
Gilroy, California
San Jose Diridon station
Scotts Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Del Monte Forest. Straight-line distance: 86.02 mi (138.43 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 Del Monte Forest
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
| Population | 4,514 |
| Coordinates | 36.5863500, -121.9474600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Monte Forest (-121.94746, 36.58635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $23.48 | $46.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.80 | $61.60 |
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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