How far is Stanford, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Stanford, CA to Oakland, CA is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Placer County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanford and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanford and Oakland.
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Start on Bowdoin Lane
99 m · 19 sec · Bowdoin Lane
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Turn right onto Arguello Mall
69 m · 12 sec · Arguello Mall
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Turn left onto Campus Drive East
1121 ft · 43 sec · Campus Drive East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Campus Drive East
27 m · 2 sec · Campus Drive East
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Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive East
598 ft · 20 sec · Campus Drive East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Campus Drive East
28 m · 2 sec · Campus Drive East
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Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive East
879 ft · 30 sec · Campus Drive East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Campus Drive
45 m · 4 sec · Campus Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive
2218 ft · 1 min · Campus Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Galvez Street
18 m · 2 sec · Galvez Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Galvez Street
1607 ft · 56 sec · Galvez Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Galvez Street
31 m · 4 sec · Galvez Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Galvez Street
843 ft · 31 sec · Galvez Street
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
1673 ft · 50 sec · El Camino Real
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Turn slight right
683 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1.2 km · 3 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Middlefield Road
2534 ft · 1 min · Middlefield Road
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Turn right onto Willow Road
1 mi · 3 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Willow Road
1 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
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Turn right onto Bayfront Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bayfront Expressway
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Continue on Dumbarton Bridge
6.8 mi · 9 min · Dumbarton Bridge
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Continue on Decoto Road
688 ft · 17 sec · Decoto Road
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Take the exit right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
17 mi · 19 min
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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 Stanford 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
Keep slight left
17 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Stanford 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 Stanford to Oakland?
The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Stanford and 28.5 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Stanford and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Union City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.
Fremont station
Hayward station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Pleasanton, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanford and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 26.89 mi (43.28 km).
#1 Stanford
Private research university located in Stanford, California, United States
| Population | 13,809 |
| Coordinates | 37.4241100, -122.1660800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
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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