How far is Oakland, CA from Lake Nacimiento, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Lake Nacimiento, CA is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Lake Nacimiento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Lake Nacimiento.
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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
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
758 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
38.6 mi · 45 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
10 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
86.4 mi · 1 hr 40 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Jolon Road, Fort Hunter Road
1029 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Jolon Road
534 ft · 17 sec · Jolon Road
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Turn left onto Nacimiento Lake Drive
5 mi · 9 min · Nacimiento Lake Drive
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Continue on Nacimiento Lake Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Nacimiento Lake Drive
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Continue on Nacimiento Lake Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · Nacimiento Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Heritage Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Heritage Road
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Continue on Heritage Fire Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Heritage Fire Road
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Turn left onto Equestrian Road
2399 ft · 2 min · Equestrian Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Equestrian Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Lake Nacimiento.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
86.4 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Lake Nacimiento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Lake Nacimiento?
The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Boronda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Oakland and 94.3 miles from Lake Nacimiento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.42 one way or $76.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Lake Nacimiento.
Stop Ideas Near Boronda
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 Boronda.
Salinas station
Prunedale, California
Seaside, California
Monterey (Transit Plaza), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Lake Nacimiento. Straight-line distance: 162.8 mi (262 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 Lake Nacimiento
Census designated place
| Population | 2,411 |
| Coordinates | 35.7283000, -120.8796300 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Nacimiento (-120.87963, 35.7283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $38.42 | $76.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $40.40 | $80.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $41.58 | $83.16 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $50.40 | $100.79 |
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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