Origin
Antioch, CA
Afternoon in Antioch on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Antioch, CA to Oakland, CA
Drive Time
45m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Antioch, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Oakland, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Antioch to Oakland, you are looking at a straightforward 36.6-mile commute across the Pacific Coast region. Expect to spend about 45 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Utilizing a combination of CA 4, CA 242, and CA 24, this route is highly efficient for those needing to move between these two areas. Since the entire journey stays within the same region, you won't experience major environmental shifts, but you will benefit from a quick, highway-focused connection.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.3 miles from Antioch, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive where 84% of your time will be spent cruising on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a series of transitions between CA 4, CA 242, and CA 24, which keeps the experience moving at a steady pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter spans 11.9 miles on CA 4, allowing you to settle into a rhythm once you clear the initial local exits. Because the route relies heavily on high-speed infrastructure, it lacks the winding character of rural backroads and instead provides a consistent, pragmatic transit experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 4 and CA 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near A Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 36.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (A Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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A Street
Turn left onto A Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward CA 4 North: Martinez
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 28
Toward CA 4 North: Martinez
8
12.7 mi into trip
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~15m in
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CA 242
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242 toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
8
20.5 mi into trip
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~24m in
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CA 24
Take the exit onto CA 24 toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Fran...
8
35.7 mi into trip
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~43m in
Take the exit toward 18th Street, 14th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward 18th Street, 14th Street
Towns Along This Route
Between Antioch, CA and Oakland, CA, road signs point toward Concord, Lafayette and San Francisco.
Concord
12.7 mi in
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~15m
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via CA 242
Lafayette
20.5 mi in
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~24m
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via CA 24
San Francisco
20.5 mi in
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~24m
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via CA 24
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 4 | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| CA 24 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| CA 242 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Grove Shafter Freeway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Caldecott Tunnel | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 14th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| John B. Williams Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 4
— 11.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Antioch, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on East 18th Street
70 ft
·
8 sec
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East 18th Street
2
Turn left onto A Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
A Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 28
Toward CA 4 North: Martinez
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto CA 4
12 mi
·
13 min
·
CA 4
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 242
Toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 680
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto CA 24
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
CA 24
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 24
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Caldecott Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on CA 24
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 980
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
John B. Williams Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 18th Street, 14th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Brush Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Brush Street
13
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
14
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 45-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning around peak traffic is always wise. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops since the trip is quick enough to complete in one go. Keep your $8 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your tank is ready before you merge onto the main highways. Since the route is dominated by highway travel, stay alert during the transitions between CA 4 and CA 242 to ensure you don't miss your exit. Use the short duration to your advantage by keeping your schedule open for whatever awaits you upon arrival in Oakland.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.3 miles from Antioch, CA, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36.6 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.3 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Antioch, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Antioch, CA
This is one driving day of about 36.6 miles and 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Antioch, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on CA 4 for about 11.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Antioch, CA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Antioch, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakland, CA
The final approach into Oakland, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oakland, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.48 one way
$16.95 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| premium | $6.24 | $9.00 | $17.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oakland, CA
Afternoon in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Antioch, CA to Oakland, CA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 4, CA 24, CA 242. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Antioch, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 36.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (A Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Antioch, CA and Oakland, CA, road signs point toward Concord, Lafayette and San Francisco.
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