How far is Oakland, CA from London, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to London, CA is about 202.6 miles (326 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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 03h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and London.
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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
9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno
923 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Castro Valley Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
143 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
108.4 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
22.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 384
917 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Diagonal 24
141 m · 12 sec · Diagonal 24
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Diagonal 27
1072 ft · 22 sec · Diagonal 27
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Continue on Avenue 384
4.3 mi · 6 min · Avenue 384
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Turn right onto Road 60
1.2 km · 1 min · Road 60
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Turn right onto Avenue 378
1319 ft · 1 min · Avenue 378
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Turn left onto Road 58
116 m · 17 sec · Road 58
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Road 58
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and London.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 99 South
Merge slight left
108 mi · 02h 04m
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 London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to London?
The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Oakland and 101.4 miles from London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 9:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.77 one way or $89.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near London.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
Denair station
Merced station
Modesto station
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and London. Straight-line distance: 180.76 mi (290.9 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 London
Situated in the fertile San Joaquin Valley within Tulare County, this census-designated place rests at an elevation of approximately 300 feet near the Kings River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4760600, -119.4431800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: London (-119.44318, 36.47606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $6.26 | $44.77 | $89.53 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $46.47 | $92.94 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $47.83 | $95.65 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $60.15 | $120.31 |
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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