How far is Oakland, CA from East Richmond Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to East Richmond Heights, CA is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alameda County, California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and East Richmond Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and East Richmond Heights.
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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
4.2 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Solano Avenue
788 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Amador Street
53 m · 9 sec · Amador Street
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Turn right onto Solano Avenue
1676 ft · 51 sec · Solano Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arlington Boulevard
2127 ft · 44 sec · Arlington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Zinn Street
84 m · 17 sec · Zinn Street
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Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · Plymouth Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
625 ft · 28 sec · Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and East Richmond Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Eastshore Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
4.17 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakland and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Richmond Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to East Richmond Heights?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Oakland and 6.2 miles from East Richmond Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakland and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Richmond Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albany.
Berkeley station
Emeryville station
Richmond station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and East Richmond Heights. Straight-line distance: 9.99 mi (16.07 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 Richmond Heights
Place in California, United States of America
| Population | 3,280 |
| Coordinates | 37.9449200, -122.3135800 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Richmond Heights (-122.31358, 37.94492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
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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