How far is Oakland, CA from Fountain Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Fountain Valley, CA is about 404.5 miles (650.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 372.3 miles (599.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kings 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 Fountain Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Fountain Valley.
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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
9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno
923 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Castro Valley Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North, I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
782 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 605 South
653 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
1513 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Gabriel River Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Keep left to continue on I 405 South, CA 22 East: Garden Grove
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
43 m · 2 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
893 ft · 12 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Brookhurst Street
1613 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Brookhurst Street
1979 ft · 54 sec · Brookhurst Street
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Turn right
62 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Fountain Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224 mi · 04h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Cloudy near Fountain Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Fountain Valley?
The road trip is about 404.5 miles (650.9 km) and usually takes 07h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.3 miles from Oakland and 202.1 miles from Fountain Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 372.3 miles (599.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $82.32 one way or $164.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Cloudy near Fountain Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Fountain Valley. Straight-line distance: 372.26 mi (599.1 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 Fountain Valley
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 55,405 |
| Coordinates | 33.7091800, -117.9536700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountain Valley (-117.95367, 33.70918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 651 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $82.32 | $164.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $86.56 | $173.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $89.09 | $178.18 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $107.98 | $215.96 |
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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