How far is Oakland, CA from Redwood City, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Redwood City, CA is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Placer County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Redwood City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Redwood City.
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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
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 South: San Jose
1845 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Whipple Avenue
969 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
2963 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brewster Avenue
2746 ft · 1 min · Brewster Avenue
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Turn left
146 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Redwood City.
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.
Nimitz Freeway
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.85 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Redwood City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Redwood City?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Oakland and 17.5 miles from Redwood City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Redwood City.
Stop Ideas Near Union 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 Union City.
Fremont station
Hayward station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Pleasanton, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Redwood City. Straight-line distance: 22.13 mi (35.62 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 Redwood City
A city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 85,925 |
| Coordinates | 37.4852200, -122.2363500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redwood City (-122.23635, 37.48522)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
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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