How far is San Leandro, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from San Leandro, CA to Oakland, CA is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Leandro and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Leandro and Oakland.
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Start on West Estudillo Avenue
19 m · 12 sec · West Estudillo Avenue
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Turn left onto East 14th Street
122 m · 12 sec · East 14th Street
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Turn left onto Davis Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Davis Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 880 North: Oakland
1519 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
1226 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1058 ft · 49 sec · 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 San Leandro and Oakland.
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.
Nimitz Freeway
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
7.09 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving San Leandro and Mostly Cloudy near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Leandro to Oakland?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Alameda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from San Leandro and 4.8 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Leandro and Mostly Cloudy near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Alameda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
San Leandro City Council
Old Berkeley City Hall
My City Hall Wedding
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alameda.
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Oakland Coliseum station
Emeryville station
Berkeley station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Leandro and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 8.33 mi (13.41 km).
#1 San Leandro
A city in Alameda County, California.
| Population | 89,161 |
| Coordinates | 37.7249300, -122.1560800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
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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