How far is Oakland, CA from San Francisco, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Oakland and San Francisco is 8.37 miles (13.46 km).

Flight distance from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA is 8.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Oakland, California to San Francisco, California is: 12.41 miles (19.97 km) by car.

Driving from Oakland to San Francisco will take approximately 00 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture. The city is home to the Oakland International Airport, the Oakland Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors. Oakland is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of California, Berkeley and the Mills College.

Population 424891
GPS Coordinates 37°48'16"N 122°16'15"W
Latitude 37.8043700
Longitude -122.2708000
Altitude 13
Country United States
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#2 San Francisco

The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the tip of a peninsula in Northern California. San Francisco is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Population 866606
GPS Coordinates 37°46'30"N 122°25'10"W
Latitude 37.7749300
Longitude -122.4194200
Altitude 16
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Oakland and San Francisco

The distance between Oakland and San Francisco is 20 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 13 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Oakland and San Francisco. The current time is 12:08:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.66 liters (0.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Oakland and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Oakland to San Francisco is $2.35 (diesel $2.71).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $2.35 $2.45 $2.52 $2.71

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Oakland and San Francisco (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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