How far is Rio Del Mar, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Rio Del Mar, CA to Oakland, CA is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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.
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Del Mar and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Del Mar and Oakland.
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Start on Rio del Mar Boulevard
90 m · 7 sec · Rio del Mar Boulevard
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Turn left onto Highland Drive
999 ft · 28 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto Aptos Beach Drive
115 m · 11 sec · Aptos Beach Drive
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Turn right onto Spreckels Drive
766 ft · 21 sec · Spreckels Drive
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Turn slight right
25 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Spreckels Drive
1645 ft · 48 sec · Spreckels Drive
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Turn left onto Soquel Drive
1851 ft · 46 sec · Soquel Drive
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Turn left onto State Park Drive
139 m · 11 sec · State Park Drive
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Take the ramp straight
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 17 North: San Jose, Oakland
2245 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
26.3 mi · 35 min · Santa Cruz Highway
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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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 Rio Del Mar 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.
Santa Cruz Highway
Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
26.3 mi · 00h 35m
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 Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar to Oakland?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
San Jose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Rio Del Mar and 39.3 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Rio Del Mar and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near San Jose
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 San Jose.
San Jose Diridon station
Santa Clara station
Santa Clara – Great America station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Del Mar and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 61.25 mi (98.57 km).
#1 Rio Del Mar
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
| Population | 9,216 |
| Coordinates | 36.9682800, -121.9002300 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $15.75 | $31.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
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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