Oakland, CA Road Trips
With 30 routes heading out and 56 heading in, Oakland, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 8-mile quick runs to 509-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Oakland, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
86
Longest Drive
509.2 mi
Alpine, CA
Quickest Drive
13m
Albany, CA
Plan Around Oakland, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Oakland, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Oakland, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA to Alpine, CA
Oakland, CA to Anza, CA
Oakland, CA to Apple Valley, CA
Oakland, CA to Pomona, CA
Oakland, CA to Diamond Bar, CA
Oakland, CA to Adelanto, CA
Oakland, CA to Cudahy, CA
Oakland, CA to Ladera Heights, CA
Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Oakland, CA to Culver City, CA
Oakland, CA to Mojave, CA
Oakland, CA to Castaic, CA
Oakland, CA to Willow Creek, CA
Oakland, CA to Susanville, CA
Oakland, CA to Atascadero, CA
Oakland, CA to Auberry, CA
Oakland, CA to Avenal, CA
Oakland, CA to Nevada City, CA
Driving from Oakland, CA
Expect an average of 221 miles and about 4h 14m behind the wheel when leaving Oakland, CA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 509 miles (9h 38m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Oakland, CA include Alpine, CA (509.2 mi, 9h 38m), Anza, CA (486.6 mi, 9h 15m), Apple Valley, CA (412.5 mi, 7h 48m), Pomona, CA (397.4 mi, 7h 24m), and Diamond Bar, CA (396.9 mi, 7h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 221-mile drive from Oakland, CA, expect to burn about 8.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 30 mapped routes leaving Oakland, CA and 56 routes heading into Oakland, CA, covering 86 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 509 miles.
The longest mapped route from Oakland, CA covers 509 miles and takes approximately 9h 38m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Oakland, CA runs about 221 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Oakland, CA include Alpine, CA, Anza, CA, Apple Valley, CA and Pomona, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Oakland, CA
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Nearby Hubs
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