How far is Prunedale, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Prunedale, CA to Oakland, CA is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 01h 40m.
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.
Census-designated place in South San Jose
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prunedale and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prunedale and Oakland.
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Start on the route
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto El Camino Real
1125 ft · 22 sec · El Camino Real
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Turn sharp right onto Blackie Road
1003 ft · 31 sec · Blackie Road
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Turn right onto Prunedale South Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Prunedale South Road
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Turn straight onto Prunedale North Road
1154 ft · 30 sec · Prunedale North Road
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Continue on Prunedale North Road
117 m · 15 sec · Prunedale North Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Vierra Canyon Road
734 ft · 15 sec · Vierra Canyon Road
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
13.1 mi · 15 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on South Valley Freeway
26.3 mi · 30 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
17 mi · 19 min
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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 Prunedale and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Valley Freeway
Continue on South Valley Freeway
26.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Prunedale 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 Prunedale to Oakland?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Seven Trees is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Prunedale and 46.5 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Prunedale and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prunedale and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 78.37 mi (126.13 km).
#1 Prunedale
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
| Population | 17,560 |
| Coordinates | 36.7757900, -121.6696700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $18.86 | $37.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $24.74 | $49.49 |
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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