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Weekend Drives from Oakland, CA

Routes

30

Avg Distance

109 mi

Avg Drive

2h 13m

Destinations

30

The best weekend drives from Oakland, CA cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 30 solid options across 30 destinations, with the typical route running about 109 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Oakland, CA — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Oakland, CA — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Oakland, CA that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 109 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Oakland, CA → Byron, CA

51.3 mi 1h 3m Score: 9/10

Oakland, CA → Rio Vista, CA

53.2 mi 1h 6m Score: 8/10

Oakland, CA → Calistoga, CA

68 mi 1h 23m Score: 7/10

Oakland, CA → Stockton, CA

71.8 mi 1h 26m Score: 7/10

Oakland, CA → Walnut Grove, CA

66.2 mi 1h 27m Score: 9/10

Oakland, CA → Country Club, CA

73.6 mi 1h 28m Score: 7/10

Oakland, CA → Salida, CA

73.7 mi 1h 29m Score: 7/10

Oakland, CA → Twin Lakes, CA

71.5 mi 1h 32m Score: 7/10

Oakland, CA → Seacliff, CA

75.6 mi 1h 35m Score: 7/10

Oakland, CA → Thornton, CA

76 mi 1h 35m Score: 8/10

Oakland, CA → San Juan Bautista, CA

83.1 mi 1h 41m Score: 7/10

Oakland, CA → Woodlake, CA

80.5 mi 1h 48m Score: 8/10

Oakland, CA → Middletown, CA

85.2 mi 1h 49m Score: 8/10

Oakland, CA → Amesti, CA

84.8 mi 1h 50m Score: 7/10

Oakland, CA → Elverta, CA

91.9 mi 1h 52m Score: 8/10

Oakland, CA → Salinas, CA

98.5 mi 1h 56m Score: 8/10

Oakland, CA → Marina, CA

102.1 mi 2h 1m Score: 8/10

Oakland, CA → Auburn, CA

113.6 mi 2h 14m Score: 9/10

Oakland, CA → Shingle Springs, CA

114.2 mi 2h 14m Score: 9/10

Oakland, CA → Sheridan, CA

119.5 mi 2h 23m Score: 9/10

Oakland, CA → Cool, CA

120.4 mi 2h 29m Score: 9/10

Oakland, CA → Boonville, CA

117.9 mi 2h 32m Score: 8/10

Oakland, CA → Nevada City, CA

141.2 mi 2h 52m Score: 9/10

Oakland, CA → Palermo, CA

142.9 mi 2h 53m Score: 9/10

Oakland, CA → Cedar Ridge, CA

133.8 mi 3h 1m Score: 9/10

Oakland, CA → Avenal, CA

192.3 mi 3h 35m Score: 8/10

Oakland, CA → Ahwahnee, CA

176.6 mi 3h 43m Score: 8/10

Oakland, CA → Coarsegold, CA

176.7 mi 3h 49m Score: 9/10

Oakland, CA → Stratford, CA

203.8 mi 3h 50m Score: 8/10

Oakland, CA → Templeton, CA

201.7 mi 3h 56m Score: 10/10

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