How far is Oakland, CA from Humboldt Hill, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Humboldt Hill, CA is about 271.4 miles (436.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Humboldt Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Humboldt Hill.
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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 right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
116.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Willits Bypass
4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willits Bypass
1236 ft · 16 sec · Willits Bypass
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Continue on Redwood Highway
126.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward King Salmon
1441 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on South Broadway Street
753 ft · 25 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Purdue Drive
1647 ft · 1 min · Purdue Drive
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Turn left onto Stanford Drive
949 ft · 43 sec · Stanford Drive
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Turn right onto Humboldt Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Humboldt Hill Road
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
776 ft · 36 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn left onto Vista Road
1211 ft · 53 sec · Vista Road
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Continue on Linda Road
2105 ft · 2 min · Linda Road
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Continue on Linda Road
107 m · 18 sec · Linda Road
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Continue on Linda Road
35 m · 5 sec · Linda Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linda Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Humboldt Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Continue on Redwood Highway
126 mi · 02h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Humboldt Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Humboldt Hill?
The road trip is about 271.4 miles (436.7 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Willits is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.7 miles from Oakland and 135.6 miles from Humboldt Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 5:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.21 one way or $110.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Humboldt Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Willits
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 Willits.
Willits, California
Laytonville, California
Ukiah, California
Leggett, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Humboldt Hill. Straight-line distance: 226.45 mi (364.43 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 Humboldt Hill
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
| Population | 3,414 |
| Coordinates | 40.7259600, -124.1897800 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Humboldt Hill (-124.18978, 40.72596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $55.21 | $110.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $58.05 | $116.10 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $59.75 | $119.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $72.42 | $144.83 |
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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