How far is Oakland, CA from Elkhorn, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Elkhorn, CA is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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 South San Jose
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Elkhorn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Elkhorn.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward San Miguel Canyon Road
1694 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
99 m · 6 sec
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Continue on San Miguel Canyon Road
1 km · 1 min · San Miguel Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Castroville Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Castroville Boulevard
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Turn right onto Paradise Road
2590 ft · 1 min · Paradise Road
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Turn left onto Walker Valley Road
1 km · 2 min · Walker Valley Road
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Continue on Walker Valley Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Walker Valley Road
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Turn right onto Elkhorn Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elkhorn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elkhorn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Elkhorn.
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.
Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Elkhorn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Elkhorn?
The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Seven Trees is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Oakland and 47.7 miles from Elkhorn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Elkhorn.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Elkhorn. Straight-line distance: 73.71 mi (118.63 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 Elkhorn
Located in Monterey County at an elevation of 10 feet, this unincorporated community sits adjacent to a major estuary on Monterey Bay along the central California coast.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.8244000, -121.7405000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhorn (-121.7405, 36.8244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $21.04 | $42.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $21.84 | $43.67 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $22.48 | $44.95 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
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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