How far is Ontario, CA from Oakland, CA?
Fastest route
The route from Ontario, California to Oakland, California is approximately 406 miles long and takes about 6 hours and 16 minutes via I-5 N and I-580 W. The route includes toll roads.
Directions
- Get on I-10 W in Upland.
- Head north on Euclid Ave toward Euclid Ave.
- Make a U-turn at W 7th St.
- Turn right to merge onto I-10 W.
- Take I-5 N and I-580 W to 6th St in Oakland. Take exit 41B from I-880 N.
- Drive to Broadway.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Use the right lane to merge onto I-10 W.
- 🛣️ Keep right at the fork to stay on I-10 W, following signs for Valley Blvd/Long Bch/I-710.
- 🚙 Use the middle two lanes to continue on San Bernardino Fwy and follow signs for US 101/Los Angeles/I-5 N/Sacramento.
- 💡 Keep right at the fork to stay on I-5 N, following signs for San Francisco/Sacramento. Be aware that parts of this road may be closed at certain times or days.
- 🛣️ Keep left at the fork to continue on I-580 W, following signs for Tracy/San Francisco.
- 🚧 Keep left at the fork to continue on I-238 N, following signs for I-880.
- 🚙 Use the left two lanes to take the exit toward I-880 N, then keep left and merge onto I-880 N.
- 📍 Take exit 41B toward Broadway/Downtown and drive to Broadway.
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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 06h 21m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ontario and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ontario and Oakland.
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Start on Holt Boulevard
7 m · 6 sec · Holt Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Euclid Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1360 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
86 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
1.4 mi · 2 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 57 North
2267 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North
2051 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
1226 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1058 ft · 49 sec · 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 Ontario and Oakland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Clear leaving Ontario and Areas Of Fog near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ontario to Oakland?
The road trip is about 405.5 miles (652.6 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.5 miles from Ontario and 203 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 365.4 miles (588.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 PST. 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 $81.72 one way or $163.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Ontario and Areas Of Fog near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ontario and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 365.43 mi (588.1 km).
#1 Ontario
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 183,393 |
| Coordinates | 34.0633400, -117.6508900 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 653 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
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 | $5.71 | $81.72 | $163.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.95 | $85.10 | $170.20 |
| Premium | $6.14 | $87.91 | $175.81 |
| Diesel | $8.12 | $116.13 | $232.25 |
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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