How far is Oakland, CA from Stanford, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Stanford, CA is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Placer County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Stanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Stanford.
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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
9.9 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 West
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 84 West: Dumbarton Bridge
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Willow Road
2.1 mi · 6 min · Willow Road
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Turn left onto Middlefield Road
1218 ft · 45 sec · Middlefield Road
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Turn right onto Hawthorne Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Hawthorne Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alma Street
1205 ft · 43 sec · Alma Street
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Turn left
84 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto University Avenue
594 ft · 22 sec · University Avenue
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Continue on Palm Drive
2917 ft · 2 min · Palm Drive
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Turn left onto Campus Drive
1519 ft · 59 sec · Campus Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Campus Drive
33 m · 4 sec · Campus Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive
2183 ft · 1 min · Campus Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Campus Drive East
42 m · 4 sec · Campus Drive East
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Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive East
879 ft · 30 sec · Campus Drive East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Campus Drive East
29 m · 3 sec · Campus Drive East
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Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive East
566 ft · 19 sec · Campus Drive East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Campus Drive East
29 m · 3 sec · Campus Drive East
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Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive East
1061 ft · 42 sec · Campus Drive East
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Turn right onto Arguello Mall
69 m · 17 sec · Arguello Mall
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Turn left onto Bowdoin Lane
99 m · 14 sec · Bowdoin Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bowdoin Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Stanford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nimitz Freeway
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.85 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Chance Light Rain near Stanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Stanford?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Oakland and 17.7 miles from Stanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Chance Light Rain near Stanford.
Stop Ideas Near Union City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.
Fremont station
Hayward station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Pleasanton, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Stanford. Straight-line distance: 26.89 mi (43.28 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 Stanford
Private research university located in Stanford, California, United States
| Population | 13,809 |
| Coordinates | 37.4241100, -122.1660800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanford (-122.16608, 37.42411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
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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