How far is Roseland, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Roseland, CA to Oakland, CA is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.67 mi
01h 06m
Flight
49.39 mi
79.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.39 mi
Kilometers
79.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.67 mi
Kilometers
92.81 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sat, May 30, 4:36 AM PDT
Return by in Roseland
Sat, May 30, 5:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseland
2026-05-30T03:30
Arrive Oakland
Sat, May 30, 4:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Novato
CA

A city in Marin County, California.

From Roseland
28.6 mi
00h 33m
To Oakland
29.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Roseland Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Saturday
Using Sebastopol as the closest live forecast in the Sonoma County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue

    2876 ft · 2 min · West Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hearn Avenue

    2754 ft · 1 min · Hearn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Corby Avenue

    112 m · 15 sec · Corby Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 101 South: San Francisco

    1027 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    35.4 mi · 41 min · Redwood Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

    13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    3.8 mi · 5 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 Roseland and Oakland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
35.4 mi · 61%
John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 24%
Eastshore Freeway
3.76 mi · 7%
San Pablo Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
West Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
MacArthur Freeway
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

35.4 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novato
00h 33m from Roseland
Leave By
4:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roseland and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roseland to Oakland?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Novato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Roseland and 29.1 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roseland and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Novato

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 Novato and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

BikeLink : Richmond City Hall

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.9 mi away

City Hall Records

San Rafael , CA
101 Glacier Point, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Distribution service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Richmond City Council

Richmond , CA
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Petaluma, California

16 mi away
100 Fairgrounds Drive
RAIL

Richmond station

27 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue
BUS

Vallejo, California

28 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
BUS

Rohnert Park, California

29 mi away
6335 Redwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseland and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 49.39 mi (79.49 km).

Roseland

#1 Roseland

Town in New Jersey

Population6,325
Coordinates38.4221300, -122.7280400
Altitude41
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: West Avenue (-122.728035, 38.422123)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.42
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.71 $23.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.31 $24.63
Premium $6.24 $12.67 $25.35
Diesel $7.57 $15.36 $30.72

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseland and Oakland. The current time is 03:30:28.

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.