How far is Oakland, CA from Pinecrest, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Pinecrest, CA is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Pinecrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Pinecrest.
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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
1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
143 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
1333 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East Yosemite Avenue
10.7 mi · 16 min · East Yosemite Avenue
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Continue on California Street
978 ft · 28 sec · California Street
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
7.1 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Valley Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road
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Continue on North Yosemite Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Yosemite Avenue
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Turn left onto East F Street
28.3 mi · 38 min · East F Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
33.1 mi · 47 min
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Continue on State Highway 108
64 m · 5 sec · State Highway 108
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Turn right onto Pinecrest Lake Road
2087 ft · 1 min · Pinecrest Lake Road
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Turn right onto Rustic Road
2303 ft · 2 min · Rustic Road
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Continue on Rustic Road
1345 ft · 1 min · Rustic Road
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Turn right onto Fir Trail
69 m · 10 sec · Fir Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fir Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Pinecrest.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East F Street
Exit the roundabout
33.1 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Pinecrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Pinecrest?
The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Escalon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Oakland and 74.9 miles from Pinecrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.63 one way or $61.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Pinecrest.
Stop Ideas Near Escalon
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 Escalon.
Modesto station
Manteca, CA
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Pinecrest. Straight-line distance: 126.87 mi (204.17 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 Pinecrest
Situated within the Sierra Nevada mountains of Tuolumne County at an elevation of 5,679 feet, this unincorporated community sits inside the Stanislaus National Forest.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1888500, -119.9923800 |
| Altitude | 1731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinecrest (-119.99238, 38.18885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.80 | $30.63 | $61.26 |
| Mid-grade | $6.05 | $31.95 | $63.91 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $32.95 | $65.89 |
| Diesel | $8.24 | $43.49 | $86.97 |
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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