How far is Oakland, CA from Gold River, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Gold River, CA is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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 57m.
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.
The most populous city in Solano County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Gold River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Gold River.
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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 left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunrise Boulevard
1904 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Sunrise Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn right onto Coloma Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Coloma Road
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Continue on Poker Flat Drive
676 ft · 32 sec · Poker Flat Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roaring Camp Drive
77 m · 16 sec · Roaring Camp Drive
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Turn left onto Starbottle Court
132 m · 19 sec · Starbottle Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Starbottle Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Gold River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Chance Light Rain near Gold River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Gold River?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Vacaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Oakland and 48.4 miles from Gold River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 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 $19.67 one way or $39.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Chance Light Rain near Gold River.
Stop Ideas Near Vacaville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Vacaville Sewer Department
Vacaville
Dixon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vacaville.
Suisun–Fairfield station
Davis station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Rio Vista, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Gold River. Straight-line distance: 79.47 mi (127.9 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 Gold River
Census designated place in Sacramento County, California
| Population | 7,912 |
| Coordinates | 38.6262900, -121.2466200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold River (-121.24662, 38.62629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.69 | $41.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.80 | $51.61 |
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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