How far is Santa Venetia, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Santa Venetia, CA to Oakland, CA is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
24.13 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.3 mi
31.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.3 mi
Kilometers
31.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.13 mi
Kilometers
38.83 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM PDT
Return by in Santa Venetia
Sun, Apr 19, 12:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Venetia
2026-04-19T11:13
Arrive Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Santa Venetia
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richmond
CA

The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

From Santa Venetia
11.9 mi
00h 16m
To Oakland
12.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 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 Santa Venetia and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Venetia and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    50 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North San Pedro Road

    3039 ft · 1 min · North San Pedro Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Merrydale Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Merrydale Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: San Francisco

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Redwood Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

    13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80

    1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway

  11. 11

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

    897 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

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

    637 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Watts Street

    66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Peralta Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 35th Street

    886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way

    1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1636 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Venetia 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 56%
Eastshore Freeway
3.76 mi · 16%
Redwood Highway
2.38 mi · 10%
San Pablo Avenue
1.25 mi · 5%
North San Pedro Road
0.58 mi · 2%
MacArthur Freeway
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John T. Knox Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 16m from Santa Venetia
Leave By
7:24 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Santa Venetia 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 Santa Venetia to Oakland?

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Santa Venetia and 12.3 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Santa Venetia and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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 Richmond and the surrounding midpoint area.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10.5 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 10.4 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
SF City Hall Photo
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

SF City Hall Photo

San Francisco , CA
30 Patton St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
Rating 4.9/5 47 reviews Photographer,Wedding photographer
My City Hall Wedding
Practical stop 10.1 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 Richmond.

RAIL

Richmond station

1700 Nevin Avenue
RAIL

Berkeley station

9 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Emeryville station

12 mi away
5885 Horton Street
BUS

San Francisco (Wharf), California

15 mi away
Beach St. & The Embarcadero

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Venetia and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 19.3 mi (31.06 km).

Santa Venetia

#1 Santa Venetia

Census-designated place in Marin County, California

Population4,292
Coordinates37.9985300, -122.5252500
Altitude17
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: (-122.525466, 37.998338)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.16 $10.31
Premium $6.24 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $7.57 $6.43 $12.86

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 Santa Venetia and Oakland. The current time is 11:13:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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