How far is Wofford Heights, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Wofford Heights, CA to Oakland, CA is about 320 miles (515 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.01 mi
05h 22m
Flight
256.07 mi
412.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.07 mi
Kilometers
412.11 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.01 mi
Kilometers
515.01 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Thu, Apr 16, 5:14 AM PDT
Return by in Wofford Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 10:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wofford Heights
2026-04-15T23:51
Arrive Oakland
Thu, Apr 16, 5:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wofford Heights
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
Parksdale
CA

Census-designated place in Madera County, California

From Wofford Heights
153.7 mi
02h 41m
To Oakland
166.3 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wofford Heights and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wofford Heights and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on East Evans Road

    20.3 mi · 30 min · East Evans Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Bakersfield-Glennville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield-Glennville Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Bakersfield-Glennville Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Bakersfield-Glennville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Garces Highway

    24.9 mi · 37 min · Garces Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Garces Highway

    44 m · 3 sec · Garces Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Garces Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Garces Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fremont Street

    2110 ft · 39 sec · Fremont Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    761 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Golden State Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

  18. 18

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

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

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wofford Heights 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
87.7 mi · 27%
Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 23%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 9%
Garces Highway
26.3 mi · 8%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 7%
East Evans Road
20.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway

87.7 mi · 01h 35m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.9 mi
256.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parksdale
02h 41m from Wofford Heights
Leave By
6:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wofford Heights and Partly Sunny near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wofford Heights to Oakland?

The road trip is about 320 miles (515 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Parksdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Wofford Heights and 166.3 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 6:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.13 one way or $130.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wofford Heights and Partly Sunny near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Parksdale

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

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

RAIL

Madera

3 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

32 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Merced station

57 mi away
324 West 24th St
BUS

Mariposa, CA

60 mi away
Highway 140 and 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wofford Heights and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 256.07 mi (412.11 km).

Wofford Heights

#1 Wofford Heights

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population2,200
Coordinates35.7069000, -118.4562000
Altitude818
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: East Evans Road (-118.456201, 35.706905)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.29 gal
42.75 L · about $65.13
Round trip
$130.26
22.58 gal · 85.5 L
Estimated CO2
100.3 kg one way
Round trip: 200.7 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $65.13 $130.26
Mid-grade $6.07 $68.49 $136.97
Premium $6.24 $70.48 $140.97
Diesel $7.57 $85.43 $170.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wofford Heights and Oakland. The current time is 23:51:40.

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.