How far is Oakland, CA from Lexington Hills, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Lexington Hills, CA is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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 fifth most populous city in California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Lexington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Lexington Hills.
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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
23.3 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Idylwild Road
3177 ft · 2 min · Idylwild Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Santa Cruz Highway
1011 ft · 25 sec · Old Santa Cruz Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Aldercroft Heights Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Aldercroft Heights Road
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Turn left onto Locust Drive
2408 ft · 2 min · Locust Drive
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Turn right onto Panorama Drive
819 ft · 36 sec · Panorama Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Panorama Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Lexington Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight left
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Cloudy near Lexington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Lexington Hills?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Oakland and 28.1 miles from Lexington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Cloudy near Lexington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Fremont
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 Fremont.
Fremont station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Pleasanton, CA
Hayward station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Lexington Hills. Straight-line distance: 47.12 mi (75.83 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 Lexington Hills
Census-designated place in California, USA
| Population | 2,421 |
| Coordinates | 37.1646700, -121.9730100 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington Hills (-121.97301, 37.16467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.07 | $24.14 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.42 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
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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