How far is Oakland, CA from Home Garden, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Home Garden, CA is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.28 mi
03h 55m
Flight
178.48 mi
287.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.48 mi
Kilometers
287.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.28 mi
Kilometers
335.2 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Home Garden
Wed, Apr 29, 9:08 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Wed, Apr 29, 1:04 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-29T05:13
Arrive Home Garden
Wed, Apr 29, 9:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Los Banos
CA

The county seat of Merced County, California.

From Oakland
104.1 mi
01h 57m
To Home Garden
104.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Widespread Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Home Garden.

  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

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton

    980 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno

    923 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    111.5 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 198: Lemoore, Hanford

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Dorris Avenue

    33.7 mi · 39 min · West Dorris Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 11th Avenue

    1370 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 11th Avenue

    2715 ft · 59 sec · South 11th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hanford Armona Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hanford Armona Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 10th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 10th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
111 mi · 54%
West Dorris Avenue
33.7 mi · 16%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 14%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 8%
Nimitz Freeway
9.71 mi · 5%
Castro Valley Freeway
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

111 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
178.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Los Banos
01h 57m from Oakland
Leave By
9:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Clear near Home Garden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Home Garden?

The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Oakland and 104.2 miles from Home Garden.

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

The direct path is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.40 one way or $84.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Clear near Home Garden.

Stop Ideas Near Los Banos

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Los Banos, 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 Los Banos.

RAIL

Merced station

43 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Denair station

53 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Gilroy, California

64 mi away
7250 Monterey Street
RAIL

Modesto station

68 mi away
1700 Held Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Home Garden. Straight-line distance: 178.48 mi (287.24 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
Home Garden

#2 Home Garden

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

Population1,761
Coordinates36.3032800, -119.6362400
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Home Garden (-119.63624, 36.30328)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.82 L · about $42.40
Round trip
$84.80
14.7 gal · 55.64 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $42.40 $84.80
Mid-grade $6.07 $44.59 $89.17
Premium $6.24 $45.89 $91.77
Diesel $7.57 $55.62 $111.23

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Home Garden. The current time is 05:13:32.

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.