How far is Oakland, CA from Portola Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Portola Valley, CA is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Mateo County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Portola Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Portola Valley.
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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
9.9 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
31 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight right onto Nimitz Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 East, CA 92 West: Jackson Street, Downtown, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay
854 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 92 West: San Mateo–Hayward Bridge, Half Moon Bay
74 m · 3 sec
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Continue on CA 92 West: San Mateo–Hayward Bridge, Half Moon Bay
1367 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
528 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
13.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South, I 280 North: San Jose, San Francisco
783 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: San Jose
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sand Hill Road
892 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sand Hill Road West
1182 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Sand Hill Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road
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Continue on Portola Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Portola Road
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Turn right onto Wayside Road
47 m · 7 sec · Wayside Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wayside Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Portola Valley.
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.
CA 92 West
Keep slight right
13.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Partly Sunny near Portola Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Portola Valley?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Foster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Oakland and 23.2 miles from Portola Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Partly Sunny near Portola Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Foster City
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 Foster City.
Hayward station
Oakland Coliseum station
Fremont station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Portola Valley. Straight-line distance: 29.11 mi (46.84 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 Portola Valley
Town in California
| Population | 4,528 |
| Coordinates | 37.3841100, -122.2352400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portola Valley (-122.23524, 37.38411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
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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