How far is Oakland, CA from Eldridge, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Eldridge, CA is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
Driving 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 01h 15m.
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.
Census-designated place in Marin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Eldridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Eldridge.
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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 right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 37 East: Napa, Vallejo
2297 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Arnold Drive
6.6 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive
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Turn straight onto Arnold Drive
51 m · 3 sec · Arnold Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Arnold Drive
49 m · 3 sec · Arnold Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive
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Turn slight right
1090 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Arnold Drive
4.8 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hap Arnold Roundabout
31 m · 4 sec · Arnold Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Arnold Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Arnold Drive
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Turn right onto Harney
1348 ft · 1 min · Harney
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Turn right onto Railroad
1052 ft · 46 sec · Railroad
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trestle Glen Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Eldridge.
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.
John T. Knox Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Eldridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Eldridge?
The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Santa Venetia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Oakland and 26.3 miles from Eldridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Eldridge.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Venetia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
City Hall Records
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Maple Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Venetia.
Richmond station
San Francisco (Wharf), California
San Francisco (Financial), California
Berkeley station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Eldridge. Straight-line distance: 39.82 mi (64.08 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 Eldridge
Situated within the Sonoma Valley at an elevation of 177 feet, this unincorporated community lies between the Sonoma and Mayacamas mountain ranges in Sonoma County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3488000, -122.5108100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eldridge (-122.51081, 38.3488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.26 | $11.65 | $23.29 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
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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