How far is Oakland, CA from Morgan Hill, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Morgan Hill, CA is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.18 mi
01h 15m
Flight
57.54 mi
92.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.54 mi
Kilometers
92.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.18 mi
Kilometers
98.46 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-23T02:09
Arrive Morgan Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Milpitas
CA

A city in Santa Clara County, California.

From Oakland
30.6 mi
00h 37m
To Morgan Hill
30.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Morgan Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Morgan Hill.

  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

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    758 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Bayshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Cochrane Road

    2305 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cochrane Road

    2700 ft · 60 sec · Cochrane Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Butterfield Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Butterfield Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Avenue

    1181 ft · 34 sec · East Main Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Morgan Hill.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nimitz Freeway
37.1 mi · 61%
Bayshore Freeway
20.4 mi · 33%
Butterfield Boulevard
1.19 mi · 2%
Cochrane Road
0.95 mi · 2%
Madison Street
0.32 mi · 1%
East Main Avenue
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Bayshore Freeway

Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

20.4 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milpitas
00h 37m from Oakland
Leave By
4:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Morgan Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Morgan Hill?

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Milpitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Oakland and 30.6 miles from Morgan Hill.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Morgan Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Milpitas

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

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

RAIL

Santa Clara – Great America station

7 mi away
5099 Stars & Stripes Dr.
BUS

Santa Clara station

9 mi away
1001 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

San Jose Diridon station

11 mi away
65 Cahill Street
BUS

Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California

12 mi away
999 Upper Mission Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Morgan Hill. Straight-line distance: 57.54 mi (92.6 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
Morgan Hill

#2 Morgan Hill

A city in Santa Clara County, California.

Population45,501
Coordinates37.1305000, -121.6543900
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Morgan Hill (-121.65439, 37.1305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $13.10 $26.21
Premium $6.24 $13.48 $26.97
Diesel $7.57 $16.34 $32.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Morgan Hill. The current time is 02:09:11.

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.