How far is Rollingwood, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Rollingwood, CA to Oakland, CA is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.93 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.57 mi
18.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.57 mi
Kilometers
18.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.93 mi
Kilometers
22.42 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM PDT
Return by in Rollingwood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rollingwood
2026-04-22T23:19
Arrive Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rollingwood
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Albany
CA

City in Alameda County, California, United States

From Rollingwood
6.7 mi
00h 11m
To Oakland
7.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rollingwood and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rollingwood and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Devon Way

    809 ft · 40 sec · Devon Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rollingwood Drive

    58 m · 9 sec · Rollingwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glenlock Street

    895 ft · 30 sec · Glenlock Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto El Portal Drive

    837 ft · 17 sec · El Portal Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Oakland

    82 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    803 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Eastshore Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80

    1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street

    897 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street

    637 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Watts Street

    66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Peralta Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 35th Street

    886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way

    1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1636 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rollingwood and Oakland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastshore Freeway
9.66 mi · 69%
San Pablo Avenue
1.25 mi · 9%
MacArthur Freeway
0.53 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Junior Way
0.33 mi · 2%
14th Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 80
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eastshore Freeway

Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

9.66 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
00h 11m from Rollingwood
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain leaving Rollingwood 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 Rollingwood to Oakland?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Rollingwood and 7.2 miles from Oakland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain around Rollingwood and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Albany

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Albany and the surrounding midpoint area.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10.1 mi away

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer

San Francisco , CA
3365 Sacramento St #435, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer,Photographer,Wedding service
Alameda Public Works Department
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Alameda Public Works Department

Alameda , CA
950 W Mall Square, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Home and construction
Old Berkeley City Hall
Nearby stop 2.2 mi away

Old Berkeley City Hall

Berkeley , CA
2134 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94703, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Civic center
My City Hall Wedding
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

My City Hall Wedding

San Francisco , CA
1480 Sutter St #302, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews Wedding photographer,Wedding planner,Wedding service,Wedding store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albany.

RAIL

Berkeley station

2 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Emeryville station

5 mi away
5885 Horton Street
RAIL

Richmond station

7 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue
RAIL

Oakland – Jack London Square station

11 mi away
245 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rollingwood and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 11.57 mi (18.62 km).

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#1 Rollingwood

City in Contra Costa County, California, United States

Population2,969
Coordinates37.9652000, -122.3299700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Oakland

#2 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.

Population424,891
Coordinates37.8043700, -122.2708000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Devon Way (-122.329982, 37.965217)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.65
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.83 $5.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.97 $5.94
Premium $6.24 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $7.57 $3.71 $7.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rollingwood and Oakland. The current time is 23:19:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.