How far is Oakland, CA from El Granada, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to El Granada, CA is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
The most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and El Granada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and El Granada.
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Start on 14th Street
3224 ft · 2 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
2357 ft · 52 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 West, I 580 East: San Francisco, Hayward, Stockton
114 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Route 80
1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80
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Continue on Route 80
1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80
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Continue on Route 80
1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose
1488 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · James Lick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Daly City
1294 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: Daly City
1344 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F Foran Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · John F Foran Freeway
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Continue on Junipero Serra Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 1 South: Pacifica
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.2 mi · 18 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Turn left onto Capistrano Road
34 m · 2 sec · Capistrano Road
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Turn right onto Avenue Alhambra
1.1 km · 2 min · Avenue Alhambra
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Turn left onto Avenue Portola
22 m · 3 sec · Avenue Portola
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue Portola
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and El Granada.
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.
Cabrillo Highway
Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.2 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near El Granada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to El Granada?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Daly City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Oakland and 17.1 miles from El Granada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near El Granada.
Stop Ideas Near Daly City
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 Daly City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and El Granada. Straight-line distance: 23.51 mi (37.83 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 El Granada
Census designated place
| Population | 5,467 |
| Coordinates | 37.5027200, -122.4694200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Granada (-122.46942, 37.50272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
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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