How far is Orinda, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Orinda, CA to Oakland, CA is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orinda and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orinda and Oakland.
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Start on Moraga Way
66 m · 9 sec · Moraga Way
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Continue on Camino Pablo
1625 ft · 37 sec · Camino Pablo
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland
1227 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 West: Oakland
1577 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 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 Orinda 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.
Grove Shafter Freeway
Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
4.53 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orinda and Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orinda to Oakland?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Orinda and 4.5 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orinda and Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Piedmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Alameda Public Works Department
SF City Hall Photo
My City Hall Wedding
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piedmont.
Emeryville station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Berkeley station
Oakland Coliseum station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orinda and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 7.07 mi (11.38 km).
#1 Orinda
City in California, USA
| Population | 19,557 |
| Coordinates | 37.8771500, -122.1796900 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
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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