How far is Oakley, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Oakley, CA to Oakland, CA is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 00h 46m.
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.
The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakley and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakley and Oakland.
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Start on the route
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Acme Street
141 m · 30 sec · Acme Street
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Turn left onto O'Hara Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · O'Hara Avenue
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Turn right onto Laurel Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Laurel Road
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Take the ramp right toward CA 4 West: Martinez
2397 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 242: Oakland, Concord
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel
1.4 km · 1 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Continue on John B. Williams Freeway
2262 ft · 30 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, 14th Street
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Brush Street
1124 ft · 42 sec · Brush Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
2503 ft · 2 min · 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakley and Oakland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
CA 4 West
Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
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 Oakley and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakley to Oakland?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Oakley and 21.4 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakley and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Berkeley Community Media
Office of Vital Statistics - City of Berkeley
Old Berkeley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.
Martinez station
Antioch–Pittsburg
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakley and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 33.24 mi (53.49 km).
#1 Oakley
A city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 42,710 |
| Coordinates | 37.9974200, -121.7124500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.43 | $18.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
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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