How far is Oakland, CA from Saranap, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Saranap, CA is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Saranap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Saranap.
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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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Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
874 ft · 13 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Continue on Caldecott Tunnel
7.7 mi · 9 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Pleasant Hill Road
597 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Hill Road South, Rossmoor
1490 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Olympic Boulevard
51 m · 4 sec · Olympic Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Olympic Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Olympic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Panoramic Way
60 m · 14 sec · Panoramic Way
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Turn left
37 m · 9 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 Saranap.
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.
Caldecott Tunnel
Continue on Caldecott Tunnel
7.68 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.
Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Saranap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Saranap?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Orinda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Oakland and 7.8 miles from Saranap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Saranap.
Stop Ideas Near Orinda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Alameda City Clerk's Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orinda.
Emeryville station
Berkeley station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Oakland Coliseum station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Saranap. Straight-line distance: 11.99 mi (19.3 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 Saranap
Located in Contra Costa County at an elevation of 180 feet, this unincorporated community is situated between the cities of Walnut Creek and Lafayette in California's East Bay region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8849200, -122.0760700 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saranap (-122.07607, 37.88492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
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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