How far is San Juan Bautista, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from San Juan Bautista, CA to Oakland, CA is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.86 mi
01h 31m
Flight
77.52 mi
124.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.52 mi
Kilometers
124.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.86 mi
Kilometers
134.96 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 AM PDT
Return by in San Juan Bautista
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Juan Bautista
2026-04-19T00:22
Arrive Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Juan Bautista
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
Alum Rock
CA

Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California

From San Juan Bautista
41.9 mi
00h 45m
To Oakland
41.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
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 Juan Bautista and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Juan Bautista and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Third Street

    1149 ft · 55 sec · Third Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Monterey Street

    1069 ft · 37 sec · Monterey Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Monterey Street

    585 ft · 13 sec · Monterey Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1181 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

    4.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real

  7. 7

    Continue on South Valley Freeway

    26.3 mi · 30 min · South Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    17 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 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 San Juan Bautista 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Freeway
38.5 mi · 46%
Nimitz Freeway
36.9 mi · 44%
El Camino Real
4.2 mi · 5%
Oak Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Monterey Street
0.54 mi · 1%
12th Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

South Valley Freeway

Continue on South Valley Freeway

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alum Rock
00h 45m from San Juan Bautista
Leave By
3:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving San Juan Bautista 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 Juan Bautista to Oakland?

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Alum Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from San Juan Bautista and 41.9 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Juan Bautista and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Juan Bautista and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 77.52 mi (124.76 km).

San Juan Bautista

#1 San Juan Bautista

City in San Benito County, California, United States

Population2,124
Coordinates36.8455100, -121.5380000
Altitude66
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: 3rd Street (-121.538087, 36.845424)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.2 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.15
5.92 gal · 22.4 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.08 $34.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.96 $35.91
Premium $6.24 $18.48 $36.96
Diesel $7.57 $22.40 $44.80

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 Juan Bautista and Oakland. The current time is 00:22:11.

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.