How far is Oakland, CA from Pleasanton, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Pleasanton, CA is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Pleasanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Pleasanton.
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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
10 mi · 11 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Sacramento, San Jose
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South: San Jose
1862 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton
1324 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Bernal Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bernal Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2545 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Pleasanton.
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.
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
9.99 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Pleasanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Pleasanton?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Castro Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Oakland and 14.4 miles from Pleasanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Pleasanton.
Stop Ideas Near Castro Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Alameda City Clerk's Office
Foster City Community Center
Foster City Parks & Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castro Valley.
Hayward station
Oakland Coliseum station
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Pleasanton. Straight-line distance: 23.76 mi (38.24 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 Pleasanton
A city in Alameda County, California.
| Population | 80,247 |
| Coordinates | 37.6624300, -121.8746800 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasanton (-121.87468, 37.66243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.13 | $12.25 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
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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