Origin
Fairview, CA
Evening in Fairview on Friday
Local time
6:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, CA to Oakland, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Oakland, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview, CA to Oakland, CA covers 17.9 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nimitz Freeway, Castro Valley Freeway, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on Nimitz Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 17.9 miles, with most of the trip on Nimitz Freeway and Castro Valley Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.8 miles on Nimitz Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nimitz Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Nimitz Freeway and Castro Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Fairview Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Fairview Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.1 miles (I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fairview Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fairview Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway toward I 238
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward I 238
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 880 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 880 North
8
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
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 41A
Toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nimitz Freeway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Castro Valley Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Grove Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kelly Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Redwood Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Maud Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Nimitz Freeway
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on Jelincic Drive
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Jelincic Drive
2
Continue on Jelincic Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Jelincic Drive
3
Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
122 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairview Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto Fairview Avenue
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fairview Avenue
5
Continue on Fairview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Fairview Avenue
6
Turn right onto Maud Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maud Avenue
7
Turn left onto Kelly Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kelly Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Center Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn sharp left onto Grove Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Way
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right
156 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto Redwood Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 580 West: Oakland
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 580
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 238
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Castro Valley Freeway
Exit 34
Toward I 238
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 880 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 880
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 41A
Toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Oak Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Harrison Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
14th Street
22
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.23 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Oakland, CA
Evening in Oakland on Friday
Local time
6:37 PM
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.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Fairview, CA to Oakland, CA covers 17.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nimitz Freeway, Castro Valley Freeway, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Fairview, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.11 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 18 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Fairview Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.1 miles (I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fairview, CA to Oakland, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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