How far is Oakland, CA from Murphys, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Murphys, CA is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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 02h 42m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Murphys.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Murphys.
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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
11.6 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West
1135 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right
124 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West Charter Way
2959 ft · 58 sec · West Charter Way
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99W
1 mi · 2 min · Old U.S. Route 99W
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Continue on Charter Way
3092 ft · 54 sec · Charter Way
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Keep slight right to continue on East Mariposa Road
1.5 km · 1 min · East Mariposa Road
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Road
38 mi · 51 min · Farmington Road
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Turn straight
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1700 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Murphys Grade Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Murphys Grade Road
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Continue on Main Street
2143 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Murphys.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Farmington Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Road
38 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Chance Light Rain near Murphys.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Murphys?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Oakland and 63.3 miles from Murphys.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.73 one way or $51.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Chance Light Rain near Murphys.
Stop Ideas Near Lathrop
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 Lathrop.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Murphys. Straight-line distance: 101.23 mi (162.91 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 Murphys
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
| Population | 2,213 |
| Coordinates | 38.1376200, -120.4610500 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murphys (-120.46105, 38.13762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $27.05 | $54.11 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $27.84 | $55.69 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $33.75 | $67.50 |
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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