How far is Oakland, CA from Rollingwood, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Rollingwood, CA is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Alameda County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Rollingwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Rollingwood.
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Start on 14th Street
2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Castro Street
1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway
1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway
3092 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward El Portal Drive
1093 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto El Portal Drive
1536 ft · 33 sec · El Portal Drive
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Turn right onto Glenlock Street
895 ft · 32 sec · Glenlock Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rollingwood Drive
58 m · 12 sec · Rollingwood Drive
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Turn left onto Devon Way
809 ft · 36 sec · Devon Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Devon Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Rollingwood.
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.
Eastshore Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
6 mi · 00h 07m
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 Patchy Fog then Sunny near Rollingwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Rollingwood?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Oakland and 7 miles from Rollingwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Rollingwood.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Alameda Public Works Department
Old Berkeley City Hall
My City Hall Wedding
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albany.
Berkeley station
Emeryville station
Richmond station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Rollingwood. Straight-line distance: 11.57 mi (18.62 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 Rollingwood
City in Contra Costa County, California, United States
| Population | 2,969 |
| Coordinates | 37.9652000, -122.3299700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rollingwood (-122.32997, 37.9652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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