How far is Oakland, CA from Foster City, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Foster City, CA is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Foster City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Foster City.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
31 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight right onto Nimitz Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 East, CA 92 West: Jackson Street, Downtown, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay
854 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 92 West: San Mateo–Hayward Bridge, Half Moon Bay
74 m · 3 sec
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Continue on CA 92 West: San Mateo–Hayward Bridge, Half Moon Bay
1367 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
528 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Foster City Boulevard, East Hillsdale Boulevard, Third Avenue
1013 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Foster City Boulevard, East Hillsdale Boulevard, Third Avenue
124 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Chess Drive
38 m · 2 sec · Chess Drive
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Turn right onto Foster City Boulevard
2520 ft · 56 sec · Foster City Boulevard
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Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Civic Center Drive
26 m · 5 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Civic Center Drive
888 ft · 41 sec · Civic Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shell Boulevard
95 m · 6 sec · Shell Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shell Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Foster City.
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.
Nimitz Freeway
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.85 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Chance Light Rain near Foster City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Foster City?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Cherryland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Oakland and 13.9 miles from Foster City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Chance Light Rain near Foster City.
Stop Ideas Near Cherryland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cherryland.
Hayward station
Oakland Coliseum station
Fremont station
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Foster City. Straight-line distance: 16.98 mi (27.33 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 Foster City
City in San Mateo County, California, United States
| Population | 33,901 |
| Coordinates | 37.5585500, -122.2710800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foster City (-122.27108, 37.55855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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