How far is Oakland, CA from East Quincy, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to East Quincy, CA is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Yuba County, California
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and East Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and East Quincy.
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Start on 14th Street
2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Castro Street
1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway
1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway
3092 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5, CA 99: Redding, Los Angeles
832 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 80 East: Redding
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Redding
1293 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
21.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1272 ft · 39 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · B Street
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Continue straight
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
48.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue on Feather River Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Feather River Highway
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Continue on State Highway 70
9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on Crescent Street
2230 ft · 1 min · Crescent Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and East Quincy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
B Street
Continue straight
48.3 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Clear leaving Oakland and Sunny near East Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to East Quincy?
The road trip is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Olivehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Oakland and 112.1 miles from East Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 7:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.63 one way or $91.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Oakland and Sunny near East Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Olivehurst
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 Olivehurst.
Marysville, California
Rocklin
Grass Valley, California
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and East Quincy. Straight-line distance: 164.63 mi (264.95 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 East Quincy
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California
| Population | 2,489 |
| Coordinates | 39.9340600, -120.8980100 |
| Altitude | 1064 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Quincy (-120.89801, 39.93406)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $45.63 | $91.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $47.98 | $95.96 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $49.38 | $98.76 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $59.85 | $119.71 |
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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