How far is Oakland, CA from Twin Lakes, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Twin Lakes, CA is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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 Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Twin Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Twin Lakes.
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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 left
23.3 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
26.2 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Santa Cruz Highway
1391 ft · 22 sec · Santa Cruz Highway
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
121 m · 6 sec · Cabrillo Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Cruz Highway
1573 ft · 41 sec · Santa Cruz Highway
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Continue on Ocean Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ocean Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cliff Drive
1804 ft · 39 sec · East Cliff Drive
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Turn slight left onto Murray Street
2914 ft · 1 min · Murray Street
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Continue on Eaton Street
1221 ft · 29 sec · Eaton Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Twin Lakes.
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
Continue straight
26.2 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Twin Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Twin Lakes?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Milpitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Oakland and 35.7 miles from Twin Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.78 one way or $31.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Twin Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Milpitas
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 Milpitas.
Santa Clara – Great America station
Santa Clara station
San Jose Diridon station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Twin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 59.73 mi (96.13 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 Twin Lakes
Positioned along the northern Monterey Bay coastline in Santa Cruz County, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of approximately 52 feet between the cities of Santa Cruz and Capitola.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9674500, -121.9980200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Twin Lakes (-121.99802, 36.96745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $16.38 | $32.75 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $16.86 | $33.71 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
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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