How far is Oakley, CA from San Diego, CA?
Fastest route
Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey from Oakley, California (zip code: 94561) to San Diego, California. The distance is approximately 471 miles (758 kilometers), and the estimated travel time is 7 hours and 38 minutes.
Directions
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🚗 Get on I-580 E in Alameda County from Sellers Ave, Byron Hwy, and Mountain House Rd: Head southeast on Main St toward 3rd St, use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto E Cypress Rd, then turn right onto Sellers Ave. Afterward, turn right onto Byron Hwy, and take the left turn to stay on Byron Hwy. Finally, turn right onto County Hwy J4/Byron Hwy and continue onto Mountain House Rd. From there, turn right onto W Grant Line Rd and left to merge onto I-580 E.
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🛣️ Follow I-580 E and I-5 S to Cedar St in San Diego: Stay on I-580 E and follow the signs for Interstate 580/Interstate 5 S/Fresno/Los Angeles. Keep left to stay on I-5 S and follow the signs for CA-60 E/Interstate 5 S/Soto St/Santa Ana. Use the right 3 lanes to take the I-5 S exit toward Downtown, then use the right 2 lanes to take exit 17 for Front St toward Civic Ctr. Keep left at the fork and follow signs for 2nd Ave.
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🏙️ Drive to Fourth Ave: Once you reach San Diego, drive to Fourth Ave and turn right onto it.
Tips & Suggestions
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⛽ Fuel Up Before Long Stretches: Ensure your vehicle has a full tank of gas before embarking on long stretches of the journey to avoid running out of fuel in remote areas.
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🍽️ Plan Meal Stops: Plan your meal stops along the way to avoid unnecessary delays and ensure you have enough energy for the trip.
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🚓 Observe Speed Limits: Adhere to speed limits and traffic regulations to ensure a safe and stress-free journey.
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🚧 Check for Traffic Updates: Before leaving and during the trip, check for traffic updates to choose the best routes and avoid potential delays.
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☕ Take Short Breaks: During long drives, take short breaks to stretch your legs and stay refreshed.
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🧴 Pack Essentials: Bring essential items like water, snacks, a first-aid kit, and any medications you may need during the journey.
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📱 Use Navigation Apps: Make use of navigation apps or GPS devices to stay on the right track and avoid getting lost.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.
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.
Place in Kern County California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakley and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakley and San Diego.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Acme Street
60 m · 16 sec · Acme Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
35 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Brentwood Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Brentwood Boulevard
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Continue on Byron Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Byron Highway
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Turn right onto Byron Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Byron Highway
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Continue on Byron-Bethany Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Byron-Bethany Road
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Continue on Byron Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Byron Road
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Turn right onto Mountain House Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Mountain House Parkway
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Continue on International Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · International Parkway
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Continue on Mountain House Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Mountain House Parkway
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Take the ramp left
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Elton Brown Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 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
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
1943 ft · 44 sec · Newport Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamboree Road
2595 ft · 38 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South
1479 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
76.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Front Street, Civic Center, 2nd Avenue
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Front Street, Civic Center
592 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Front Street
2662 ft · 2 min · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakley and San Diego.
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 Oakley and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakley to San Diego?
The road trip is about 479.4 miles (771.6 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?
Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 234.9 miles from Oakley and 244.5 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 445.8 miles (717.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 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 $97.61 one way or $195.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakley and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow
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 Buttonwillow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakley and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 445.78 mi (717.41 km).
#1 Oakley
A city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 42,710 |
| Coordinates | 37.9974200, -121.7124500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,422,420 |
| Coordinates | 32.7157100, -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-117.164717, 32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 772 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 58m |
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 | $97.61 | $195.22 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $102.64 | $205.27 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $105.63 | $211.26 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $128.03 | $256.07 |
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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