How far is Oakland, CA from Sunland, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Sunland, CA is about 358.7 miles (577.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.9 miles (531 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Sunland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Sunland.
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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
9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno
923 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Castro Valley Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Boulevard
1723 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Sunland Boulevard
2884 ft · 58 sec · Sunland Boulevard
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Continue on Foothill Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
2657 ft · 1 min · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Wentworth Street
1436 ft · 43 sec · Wentworth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wentworth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Sunland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Sunland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Sunland?
The road trip is about 358.7 miles (577.3 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.3 miles from Oakland and 179.3 miles from Sunland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.9 miles (531 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 $79.26 one way or $158.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Sunland.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Sunland. Straight-line distance: 329.93 mi (530.97 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 Sunland
Located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains at an elevation of 1512 feet, this Los Angeles County community is situated within the Tujunga Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2669500, -118.3023000 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunland (-118.3023, 34.26695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 577 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $6.26 | $79.26 | $158.53 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $82.28 | $164.55 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $84.68 | $169.37 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $106.51 | $213.02 |
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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