How far is Oakland, CA from Sunnyside, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Sunnyside, CA is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.91 mi
03h 31m
Flight
159.06 mi
255.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.06 mi
Kilometers
255.99 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.91 mi
Kilometers
289.53 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunnyside
Thu, Apr 30, 1:25 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 30, 4:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-30T09:53
Arrive Sunnyside
Thu, Apr 30, 1:25 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Keyes
CA

City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Oakland
89.9 mi
01h 45m
To Sunnyside
90 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Widespread Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Sunnyside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Sunnyside.

  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 left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    106.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 180: Mendota, Kings Canyon

    799 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Clovis Avenue

    2069 ft · 54 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Clovis Avenue

    573 ft · 12 sec · South Clovis Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue

    102 m · 19 sec · East Belmont Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right

    139 m · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Sunnyside.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
107 mi · 60%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 17%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 8%
Nimitz Freeway
9.71 mi · 5%
CA 180
6.8 mi · 4%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

107 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keyes
01h 45m from Oakland
Leave By
9:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Sunnyside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Sunnyside?

The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Oakland and 90 miles from Sunnyside.

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

The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.63 one way or $73.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Sunnyside.

Stop Ideas Near Keyes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keyes, 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 Keyes.

RAIL

Denair station

11 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

12 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

41 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

48 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 159.06 mi (255.99 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
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#2 Sunnyside

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

Population4,235
Coordinates36.7491200, -119.6993100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Sunnyside (-119.69931, 36.74912)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.03 L · about $36.63
Round trip
$73.27
12.7 gal · 48.06 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $36.63 $73.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $38.52 $77.04
Premium $6.24 $39.64 $79.29
Diesel $7.57 $48.05 $96.10

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Sunnyside. The current time is 09:53:14.

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.