Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
111.7 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Photo: Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Cameron Park, CA to Oakland, CA covers 111.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Knollwood Drive, Cambridge Road, US 50 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
55.8 miles from Cameron Park, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 111.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cameron Park, CA to Oakland, CA is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cameron Park, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Knollwood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cambridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yolo Causeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carquinez Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastshore Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Linus F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cameron Park, CA and Oakland, CA.
Start on Montclair Road
Turn left onto Knollwood Drive
Turn left onto Cambridge Road
Take the ramp left toward US 50 West: Sacramento
Merge slight left
Continue on Yolo Causeway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Carquinez Bridge
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
Turn right onto Watts Street
Turn right onto Peralta Street
Turn left onto 35th Street
Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
Turn left onto 14th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cameron Park, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Cameron Park, CA
This is one driving day of about 111.7 miles and 1h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.8 mi from Cameron Park, CA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from Cameron Park, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$25.87 one way
$51.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $26.68 | $53.35 |
| premium | $6.24 | $27.45 | $54.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.82 | $49.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
| Efficient EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.64 | $7.15 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Cameron Park on Sunday
Local time
12:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
12:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
50°F
Napa, CA
56 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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