How far is Oakland, CA from Orinda, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Orinda, CA is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Orinda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Orinda.
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Start on 14th Street
2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Castro Street
1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway
1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
874 ft · 13 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Continue on Caldecott Tunnel
2.3 mi · 3 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Orinda, Moraga
1673 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Camino Pablo
151 m · 15 sec · Camino Pablo
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Turn straight onto Moraga Way
140 m · 15 sec · Moraga Way
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Turn left onto Overhill Road
700 ft · 31 sec · Overhill Road
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Turn straight
101 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
101 m · 24 sec
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Continue on Overhill Road
700 ft · 32 sec · Overhill Road
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Turn right onto Moraga Way
82 m · 6 sec · Moraga Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moraga Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Orinda.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Grove Shafter Freeway
Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
4.45 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Orinda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Orinda?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Oakland and 4.5 miles from Orinda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Orinda.
Stop Ideas Near Piedmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Alameda Public Works Department
SF City Hall Photo
My City Hall Wedding
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piedmont.
Emeryville station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Berkeley station
Oakland Coliseum station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Orinda. Straight-line distance: 7.07 mi (11.38 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 Orinda
City in California, USA
| Population | 19,557 |
| Coordinates | 37.8771500, -122.1796900 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orinda (-122.17969, 37.87715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
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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