How far is Oakland, CA from Pacheco, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Pacheco, CA is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.36 mi
00h 29m
Flight
16.34 mi
26.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.34 mi
Kilometers
26.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.99 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pacheco
Tue, Apr 21, 9:09 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Tue, Apr 21, 9:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-21T20:39
Arrive Pacheco
Tue, Apr 21, 9:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Lafayette
CA

City in California

From Oakland
11.2 mi
00h 14m
To Pacheco
11.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Pacheco.

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Castro Street

    1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward

    1047 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway

    1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    874 ft · 13 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Caldecott Tunnel

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Caldecott Tunnel

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Concord Avenue, Burnett Avenue

    978 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Burnett Avenue

    752 ft · 20 sec · Burnett Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Diamond Boulevard

    701 ft · 29 sec · Diamond Boulevard

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue

    605 ft · 21 sec · Concord Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Avenue

    573 ft · 11 sec · Concord Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Contra Costa Boulevard

    2364 ft · 1 min · Contra Costa Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Pacheco Boulevard

    610 ft · 20 sec · Pacheco Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Center Avenue

    2284 ft · 1 min · Center Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Temple Drive

    9 m · 1 sec · Temple Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Temple Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Caldecott Tunnel
9.82 mi · 44%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
5.08 mi · 23%
Grove Shafter Freeway
4.62 mi · 21%
Contra Costa Boulevard
0.45 mi · 2%
Center Avenue
0.43 mi · 2%
Concord Avenue
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Caldecott Tunnel

Continue on Caldecott Tunnel

9.82 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 14m from Oakland
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pacheco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Pacheco?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Oakland and 11.2 miles from Pacheco.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pacheco.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

Oakland , CA
Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
Rating 4.2/5 629 reviews Park
Alameda City Clerk's Office
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Alameda City Clerk's Office

Alameda , CA
2263 Santa Clara Ave # 380, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
Rating 4.8/5 13 reviews City government office,Notary public,Passport agent,Passport office,Passport photo processor,Wedding venue
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

RAIL

Martinez station

15 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Emeryville station

16 mi away
5885 Horton Street
RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

16 mi away
700 73rd Avenue
RAIL

Berkeley station

16 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Pacheco. Straight-line distance: 16.34 mi (26.29 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
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#2 Pacheco

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Population3,685
Coordinates37.9835300, -122.0752400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Pacheco (-122.07524, 37.98353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.12
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.56 $9.12
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.79 $9.58
Premium $6.24 $4.93 $9.86
Diesel $7.57 $5.98 $11.96

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Pacheco. The current time is 20:39:19.

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.