How far is Oakland, CA from South San Jose Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to South San Jose Hills, CA is about 393.1 miles (632.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 358.2 miles (576.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
393.11 mi
07h 20m
Flight
358.14 mi
576.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
358.14 mi
Kilometers
576.37 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.11 mi
Kilometers
632.65 km
Drive Time
07h 20m

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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 07h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South San Jose Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-19T08:50
Arrive South San Jose Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:21 PM to 2:51 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Oakland
196.6 mi
03h 40m
To South San Jose Hills
196.5 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and South San Jose Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and South San Jose Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    1058 ft · 53 sec · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    842 ft · 35 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1141 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1673 ft · 49 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    116 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 880 South: San Jose

    1146 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton

    980 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno

    923 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1433 ft · 22 sec · Golden State Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward CA 60 East: Pomona

    2683 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Pomona Freeway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Pomona Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Pomona Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Pomona Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Azusa Avenue

    1434 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Azusa Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Azusa Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Hurley Street

    1499 ft · 43 sec · Hurley Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Valley Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Giano Avenue

    1222 ft · 46 sec · Giano Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Jeannie Drive

    156 m · 22 sec · Jeannie Drive

  33. 33

    Continue on Vidalia Avenue

    994 ft · 46 sec · Vidalia Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto La Puente Road

    781 ft · 34 sec · La Puente Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Puente Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and South San Jose Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 72%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 8%
I 405 South
25 mi · 6%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Pomona Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Nimitz Freeway
9.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
358.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 40m from Oakland
Leave By
9:18 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Sunny near South San Jose Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to South San Jose Hills?

The road trip is about 393.1 miles (632.7 km) and usually takes 07h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.6 miles from Oakland and 196.5 miles from South San Jose Hills.

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

The direct path is about 358.2 miles (576.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.02 one way or $160.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Sunny near South San Jose Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and South San Jose Hills. Straight-line distance: 358.14 mi (576.37 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
South San Jose Hills

#2 South San Jose Hills

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population20,551
Coordinates34.0127900, -117.9047800
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: South San Jose Hills (-117.90478, 34.01279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 633 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.87 gal
52.51 L · about $80.02
Round trip
$160.03
27.74 gal · 105.02 L
Estimated CO2
123.3 kg one way
Round trip: 246.5 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $80.02 $160.03
Mid-grade $6.07 $84.14 $168.27
Premium $6.24 $86.59 $173.18
Diesel $7.57 $104.95 $209.91

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and South San Jose Hills. The current time is 08:50:26.

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.