How far is Vincent, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Vincent, CA to Oakland, CA is about 365.6 miles (588.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 325.2 miles (523.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small city in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vincent and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vincent and Oakland.
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Start on West Carson Mesa Road
1 km · 2 min · West Carson Mesa Road
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Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway
123 m · 8 sec · Angeles Forest Highway
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Turn right onto Sierra Highway
883 ft · 20 sec · Sierra Highway
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Take the exit left toward CA 14 South: Los Angeles
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
20.5 mi · 22 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sand Canyon Road
1268 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Soledad Canyon Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Soledad Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Valley Center Drive
1624 ft · 33 sec · Valley Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Golden Valley Road
1698 ft · 36 sec · Golden Valley Road
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Continue on Newhall Ranch Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Newhall Ranch Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Sacramento
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 29 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North
2051 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 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 Vincent and Oakland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vincent and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vincent to Oakland?
The road trip is about 365.6 miles (588.4 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184 miles from Vincent and 181.6 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 325.2 miles (523.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.42 one way or $148.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vincent and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vincent and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 325.23 mi (523.41 km).
#1 Vincent
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County
| Population | 15,922 |
| Coordinates | 34.5005500, -118.1164600 |
| Altitude | 983 |
| 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: 588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $74.42 | $148.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $78.25 | $156.50 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $80.53 | $161.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $97.61 | $195.23 |
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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