How far is Vine Hill, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Vine Hill, CA to Oakland, CA is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
24.71 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.02 mi
27.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.02 mi
Kilometers
27.39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.71 mi
Kilometers
39.77 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Tue, Apr 21, 4:41 PM PDT
Return by in Vine Hill
Tue, Apr 21, 5:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vine Hill
2026-04-21T16:10
Arrive Oakland
Tue, Apr 21, 4:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vine Hill
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
Lafayette
CA

City in California

From Vine Hill
12.1 mi
00h 15m
To Oakland
12.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vine Hill and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vine Hill and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Pacheco Boulevard

    2246 ft · 56 sec · Pacheco Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 680 South: San Jose

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel

    1.4 km · 1 min · Caldecott Tunnel

  7. 7

    Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on John B. Williams Freeway

    2262 ft · 30 sec · John B. Williams Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, 14th Street

    1024 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Brush Street

    1124 ft · 42 sec · Brush Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    2503 ft · 2 min · 14th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vine Hill 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 24 West
9.36 mi · 38%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
7.36 mi · 30%
Grove Shafter Freeway
4.53 mi · 18%
Caldecott Tunnel
0.86 mi · 3%
14th Street
0.47 mi · 2%
John B. Williams Freeway
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CA 24 West

Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco

9.36 mi · 00h 12m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 15m from Vine Hill
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vine Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vine Hill to Oakland?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Vine Hill and 12.6 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Vine Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

Oakland , CA
Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
Rating 4.2/5 629 reviews Park
Alameda City Clerk's Office
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Alameda City Clerk's Office

Alameda , CA
2263 Santa Clara Ave # 380, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
Rating 4.8/5 13 reviews City government office,Notary public,Passport agent,Passport office,Passport photo processor,Wedding venue
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

RAIL

Martinez station

15 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Emeryville station

16 mi away
5885 Horton Street
RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

16 mi away
700 73rd Avenue
RAIL

Berkeley station

16 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vine Hill and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 17.02 mi (27.39 km).

Vine Hill

#1 Vine Hill

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Population3,761
Coordinates38.0085300, -122.0960800
Altitude9
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: Pacheco Boulevard (-122.09607, 38.008546)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.04
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.02 $10.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.28 $10.55
Premium $6.24 $5.43 $10.86
Diesel $7.57 $6.58 $13.17

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Vine Hill and Oakland. The current time is 16:10:46.

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.