How far is San Joaquin Hills, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from San Joaquin Hills, CA to Oakland, CA is about 419.4 miles (674.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 381.7 miles (614.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
419.34 mi
07h 01m
Flight
381.74 mi
614.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
381.74 mi
Kilometers
614.35 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
419.34 mi
Kilometers
674.86 km
Drive Time
07h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM PDT
Return by in San Joaquin Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Joaquin Hills
2026-04-19T01:20
Arrive Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Joaquin Hills
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From San Joaquin Hills
208.2 mi
03h 30m
To Oakland
211.1 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Joaquin Hills and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Joaquin Hills and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Villeneuve

    32 m · 4 sec · Villeneuve

  2. 2

    Continue on Versailles

    570 ft · 27 sec · Versailles

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clermont

    554 ft · 30 sec · Clermont

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Menton

    60 m · 11 sec · Menton

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newport Ridge Drive East

    2617 ft · 1 min · Newport Ridge Drive East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto San Joaquin Hills Road

    1162 ft · 35 sec · San Joaquin Hills Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newport Coast Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newport Coast Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Newport Coast Drive

    1703 ft · 24 sec · Newport Coast Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 73 Toll North: Long Beach

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor

    2.1 mi · 2 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor

  11. 11

    Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 North

    2898 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 55 North: Anaheim, Riverside

    836 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Costa Mesa Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway

    2136 ft · 28 sec · Costa Mesa Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Santa Ana

    1.1 km · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Joaquin Hills and Oakland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
226 mi · 54%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 12%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 9%
Santa Ana Freeway
29.6 mi · 7%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.6 mi · 7%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
381.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 30m from San Joaquin Hills
Leave By
9:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving San Joaquin Hills 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 San Joaquin Hills to Oakland?

The road trip is about 419.4 miles (674.9 km) and usually takes 07h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.2 miles from San Joaquin Hills and 211.1 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 381.7 miles (614.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $85.38 one way or $170.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around San Joaquin Hills and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Joaquin Hills and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 381.74 mi (614.35 km).

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#1 San Joaquin Hills

Census designated place

Population3,176
Coordinates33.6116900, -117.8367200
Altitude190
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: Villeneuve (-117.836704, 33.611926)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 675 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.8 gal
56.01 L · about $85.38
Round trip
$170.76
29.6 gal · 112.02 L
Estimated CO2
131.5 kg one way
Round trip: 263.1 kg / 580 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $85.38 $170.76
Mid-grade $6.07 $89.78 $179.55
Premium $6.24 $92.40 $184.79
Diesel $7.57 $111.99 $223.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Joaquin Hills and Oakland. The current time is 01:20:59.

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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.