How far is Oakland, CA from Felton, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Felton, CA is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.46 mi
01h 29m
Flight
53.15 mi
85.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.15 mi
Kilometers
85.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.46 mi
Kilometers
110.17 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Felton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Felton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Milpitas
CA

A city in Santa Clara County, California.

From Oakland
34.2 mi
00h 44m
To Felton
34.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Felton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Felton.

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    1058 ft · 53 sec · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    842 ft · 35 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1141 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1673 ft · 49 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    116 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 880 South: San Jose

    1146 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    23.3 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    20.8 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Granite Creek Road

    1097 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Scotts Valley Drive

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Scotts Valley Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mount Hermon Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Mount Hermon Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Graham Hill Road

    973 ft · 41 sec · Graham Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Highway 9

    635 ft · 22 sec · Highway 9

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 9

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Felton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nimitz Freeway
62 mi · 90%
Mount Hermon Road
3.07 mi · 4%
Scotts Valley Drive
1.74 mi · 3%
Madison Street
0.32 mi
I 880 South
0.22 mi
11th Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Nimitz Freeway

Keep slight left

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milpitas
00h 44m from Oakland
Leave By
3:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Felton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Felton?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Milpitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Oakland and 34.2 miles from Felton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Felton.

Stop Ideas Near Milpitas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milpitas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milpitas.

RAIL

Santa Clara – Great America station

7 mi away
5099 Stars & Stripes Dr.
BUS

Santa Clara station

9 mi away
1001 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

San Jose Diridon station

11 mi away
65 Cahill Street
BUS

Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California

12 mi away
999 Upper Mission Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Felton. Straight-line distance: 53.15 mi (85.53 km).

Oakland

#1 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.

Population424,891
Coordinates37.8043700, -122.2708000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Felton

#2 Felton

Town of the United States

Population4,057
Coordinates37.0513400, -122.0733000
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Felton (-122.0733, 37.05134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.81
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.90 $27.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.62 $29.24
Premium $6.24 $15.05 $30.09
Diesel $7.57 $18.24 $36.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Felton. The current time is 05:09:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.