How far is Oakland, CA from Rohnert Park, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Rohnert Park, CA is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.84 mi
01h 07m
Flight
43.77 mi
70.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.77 mi
Kilometers
70.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.84 mi
Kilometers
83.43 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rohnert Park
Tue, Jun 2, 12:28 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Tue, Jun 2, 1:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-06-02T11:20
Arrive Rohnert Park
Tue, Jun 2, 12:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Santa Venetia
CA

Census-designated place in Marin County, California

From Oakland
25.9 mi
00h 33m
To Rohnert Park
25.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Rohnert Park.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway

    3092 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

    12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    29.7 mi · 35 min · Redwood Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 116 West: Sebastopol, Downtown Cotati

    1508 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gravenstein Highway

    137 m · 17 sec · Gravenstein Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Redwood Highway

    130 m · 7 sec · Old Redwood Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Commerce Boulevard

    1605 ft · 44 sec · Commerce Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Boulevard

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Almond Street

    49 m · 9 sec · Almond Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Alta Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Alta Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alta Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
29.7 mi · 57%
John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 25%
Eastshore Freeway
3.34 mi · 6%
MacArthur Freeway
1.73 mi · 3%
US 101 North
0.67 mi · 1%
Southwest Boulevard
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

29.7 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Venetia
00h 33m from Oakland
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Rohnert Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Rohnert Park?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Santa Venetia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Oakland and 25.9 miles from Rohnert Park.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Rohnert Park.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Venetia

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 Santa Venetia and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

BikeLink : Richmond City Hall

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.2 mi away

City Hall Records

San Rafael , CA
101 Glacier Point, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Distribution service
El Cerrito City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews City government office
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 Santa Venetia.

RAIL

Richmond station

17 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue
BUS

San Francisco (Wharf), California

23 mi away
Beach St. & The Embarcadero
BUS

San Francisco (Financial), California

25 mi away
5 Embarcadero Center
RAIL

Berkeley station

25 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Rohnert Park. Straight-line distance: 43.77 mi (70.44 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
Rohnert Park

#2 Rohnert Park

A city in Sonoma County, California.

Population42,975
Coordinates38.3396400, -122.7011000
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Rohnert Park (-122.7011, 38.33964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.11
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.56 $21.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $6.24 $11.42 $22.85
Diesel $7.57 $13.85 $27.70

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Rohnert Park. The current time is 11:20:41.

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.