How far is Oakland, CA from North El Monte, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to North El Monte, CA is about 381 miles (613.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349 miles (561.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
381 mi
07h 07m
Flight
348.94 mi
561.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.94 mi
Kilometers
561.57 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
381 mi
Kilometers
613.16 km
Drive Time
07h 07m

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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 07h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North El Monte
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-19T08:03
Arrive North El Monte
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Oakland
190.5 mi
03h 33m
To North El Monte
190.5 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and North El Monte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and North El Monte.

  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

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton

    980 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno

    923 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Foothill Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Anita Avenue

    977 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Santa Anita Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · North Santa Anita Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Santa Anita Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Santa Anita Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Live Oak Avenue

    1957 ft · 54 sec · Live Oak Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tyler Avenue

    1334 ft · 40 sec · Tyler Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Daines Drive

    50 m · 10 sec · Daines Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right

    656 ft · 48 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and North El Monte.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 74%
Foothill Freeway
31.9 mi · 8%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 8%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Nimitz Freeway
9.71 mi · 3%
South Santa Anita Avenue
2.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
349 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
03h 33m from Oakland
Leave By
9:46 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near North El Monte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to North El Monte?

The road trip is about 381 miles (613.2 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.5 miles from Oakland and 190.5 miles from North El Monte.

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

The direct path is about 349 miles (561.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 $77.54 one way or $155.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near North El Monte.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and North El Monte. Straight-line distance: 348.94 mi (561.57 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
North El Monte

#2 North El Monte

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population3,723
Coordinates34.1027900, -118.0242300
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: North El Monte (-118.02423, 34.10279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 613 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.44 gal
50.89 L · about $77.54
Round trip
$155.07
26.88 gal · 101.78 L
Estimated CO2
119.4 kg one way
Round trip: 238.9 kg / 527 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $77.54 $155.07
Mid-grade $6.07 $81.53 $163.05
Premium $6.24 $83.91 $167.81
Diesel $7.57 $101.70 $203.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and North El Monte. The current time is 08:03:27.

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.