How far is Rohnert Park, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Rohnert Park, CA to Oakland, CA is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Marin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rohnert Park and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rohnert Park and Oakland.
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Start on Alta Avenue
72 m · 18 sec · Alta Avenue
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Turn left onto Almond Street
49 m · 11 sec · Almond Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commerce Boulevard
42 m · 4 sec · Commerce Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Commerce Boulevard
1484 ft · 43 sec · Commerce Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Redwood Highway
2629 ft · 59 sec · Old Redwood Highway
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Turn right onto West Sierra Avenue
3261 ft · 1 min · West Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South: San Francisco
1302 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
28.9 mi · 34 min · Redwood Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
897 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
637 ft · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Watts Street
66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street
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Turn right onto Peralta Street
56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street
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Turn left onto 35th Street
886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street
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Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1636 ft · 1 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 Rohnert Park 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.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
28.9 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rohnert Park and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rohnert Park to Oakland?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Santa Venetia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Rohnert Park and 26.2 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rohnert Park and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Venetia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
City Hall Records
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Maple Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Venetia.
Richmond station
San Francisco (Wharf), California
San Francisco (Financial), California
Berkeley station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rohnert Park and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 43.77 mi (70.44 km).
#1 Rohnert Park
A city in Sonoma County, California.
| Population | 42,975 |
| Coordinates | 38.3396400, -122.7011000 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.92 | $27.85 |
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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