Origin
Blackhawk, CA
Late night in Blackhawk on Friday
Local time
2:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Trip from Blackhawk, CA to Oakland, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackhawk, CA
Veronika Andrews
Oakland, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Blackhawk, CA to Oakland, CA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 24, Donald D Doyle Highway, Grove Shafter Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on CA 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Blackhawk, CA to Oakland, CA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Blackhawk Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Blackhawk Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Blackhawk Drive
Enter roundabout onto Blackhawk Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
9
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~42m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blackhawk, CA to Oakland, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lafayette along the way.
Lafayette
13.9 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 24 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Donald D Doyle Highway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Grove Shafter Freeway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Camino Tassajara | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Sycamore Valley Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Blackhawk Drive | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Blackhawk Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Caldecott Tunnel | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 24
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackhawk, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on Eagle Ridge Place
211 ft
·
9 sec
·
Eagle Ridge Place
2
Continue on Eagle Ridge Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Eagle Ridge Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Eagle Nest Place
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Eagle Nest Place
4
Enter roundabout onto Blackhawk Drive
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Blackhawk Drive
5
Continue on Blackhawk Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Blackhawk Drive
6
Turn slight left onto Blackhawk Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Blackhawk Road
7
Turn right onto Camino Tassajara
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Camino Tassajara
8
Continue on Sycamore Valley Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sycamore Valley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 680
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
258 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on CA 24
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
CA 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 24
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Caldecott Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on CA 24
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 980
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
John B. Williams Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 18th Street, 14th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Brush Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Brush Street
19
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
20
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.25 | $14.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Oakland on Friday
Local time
2:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 Blackhawk, CA to Oakland, CA covers 29.8 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 24, Donald D Doyle Highway, Grove Shafter Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Blackhawk, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.85 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Blackhawk Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Blackhawk, CA to Oakland, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lafayette along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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