How far is Pleasanton, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Pleasanton, CA to Oakland, CA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasanton and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasanton and Oakland.
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Start on Main Street
1604 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Bernal Avenue
1600 ft · 48 sec · Old Bernal Avenue
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Turn right onto Bernal Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bernal Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 680 North: Oakland, Sacramento
1865 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 West: Dublin, Oakland
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 580 West: Dublin, Oakland
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: Oakland
643 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
9.6 mi · 11 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 Pleasanton 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.
Nimitz Freeway
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton to Oakland?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Castro Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Pleasanton and 14.4 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Pleasanton and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Castro Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Alameda City Clerk's Office
Foster City Community Center
Foster City Parks & Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castro Valley.
Hayward station
Oakland Coliseum station
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasanton and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 23.76 mi (38.24 km).
#1 Pleasanton
A city in Alameda County, California.
| Population | 80,247 |
| Coordinates | 37.6624300, -121.8746800 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.13 | $12.25 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
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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