How far is Oakland, CA from San Leandro, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to San Leandro, CA is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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 16m.
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 Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and San Leandro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and San Leandro.
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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
7 mi · 9 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 61: Davis Street
808 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Davis Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Davis Street
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Turn right onto East 14th Street
122 m · 13 sec · East 14th Street
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Turn right onto West Estudillo Avenue
19 m · 3 sec · West Estudillo Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Estudillo Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and San Leandro.
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
7.03 mi · 00h 09m
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 Cloudy leaving Oakland and Mostly Cloudy near San Leandro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to San Leandro?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Alameda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Oakland and 4.8 miles from San Leandro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oakland and Mostly Cloudy near San Leandro.
Stop Ideas Near Alameda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
San Leandro City Council
Old Berkeley City Hall
My City Hall Wedding
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alameda.
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Oakland Coliseum station
Emeryville station
Berkeley station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and San Leandro. Straight-line distance: 8.33 mi (13.41 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 San Leandro
A city in Alameda County, California.
| Population | 89,161 |
| Coordinates | 37.7249300, -122.1560800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Leandro (-122.15608, 37.72493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
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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