How far is Oakland, CA from Murrieta Hot Springs, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Murrieta Hot Springs, CA is about 450.2 miles (724.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 410.1 miles (660 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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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 08h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Murrieta Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Murrieta Hot Springs.
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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 right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orange Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
1.3 km · 55 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
2418 ft · 59 sec · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
17.2 mi · 18 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Murrieta Hot Springs Road
1472 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Murrieta Hot Springs Road
33 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Murrieta Hot Springs Road
2 mi · 4 min · Murrieta Hot Springs Road
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Turn left onto Via Princesa
2017 ft · 2 min · Via Princesa
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Turn right onto Calle de la Siesta
142 m · 25 sec · Calle de la Siesta
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Turn left onto Calle de la Paz
80 m · 14 sec · Calle de la Paz
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Turn right onto Via Azul
56 m · 8 sec · Via Azul
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Via Azul
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Murrieta Hot Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224 mi · 04h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Murrieta Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Murrieta Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 450.2 miles (724.5 km) and usually takes 08h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.1 miles from Oakland and 225.1 miles from Murrieta Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 410.1 miles (660 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $91.61 one way or $183.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Murrieta Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Murrieta Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 410.11 mi (660.01 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 Murrieta Hot Springs
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
| Population | 3,644 |
| Coordinates | 33.5605800, -117.1580900 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murrieta Hot Springs (-117.15809, 33.56058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 724 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 36m |
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 | $91.61 | $183.22 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $96.33 | $192.66 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $99.14 | $198.28 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $120.16 | $240.33 |
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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