How far is Sierra Madre, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Sierra Madre, CA to Oakland, CA is about 377.5 miles (607.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 344.8 miles (554.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
377.48 mi
05h 52m
Flight
344.82 mi
554.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
344.82 mi
Kilometers
554.94 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
377.48 mi
Kilometers
607.5 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM PDT
Return by in Sierra Madre
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sierra Madre
2026-04-19T03:08
Arrive Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sierra Madre
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Sierra Madre
188.6 mi
02h 56m
To Oakland
188.9 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
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 Sierra Madre and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sierra Madre and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on South Baldwin Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1634 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Foothill Freeway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sierra Madre 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
226 mi · 60%
Foothill Freeway
67.9 mi · 18%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.6 mi · 8%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 3%
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
344.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
02h 56m from Sierra Madre
Leave By
5:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre to Oakland?

The road trip is about 377.5 miles (607.5 km) and usually takes 05h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.6 miles from Sierra Madre and 188.9 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 344.8 miles (554.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.84 one way or $153.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sierra Madre and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avenal, 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 Avenal.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sierra Madre and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 344.82 mi (554.94 km).

Sierra Madre

#1 Sierra Madre

City in California

Population10,621
Coordinates34.1616700, -118.0528500
Altitude252
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: South Baldwin Avenue (-118.052708, 34.161666)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 608 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.32 gal
50.42 L · about $76.84
Round trip
$153.69
26.64 gal · 100.84 L
Estimated CO2
118.4 kg one way
Round trip: 236.7 kg / 522 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $76.84 $153.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $80.80 $161.60
Premium $6.24 $83.16 $166.31
Diesel $7.57 $100.79 $201.58

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 Sierra Madre and Oakland. The current time is 03:08:54.

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.