Origin
Granite Bay, CA
Late night in Granite Bay on Monday
Local time
4:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granite Bay, CA to Oakland, CA
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
107.4 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
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6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granite Bay, CA
Patrick
Oakland, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Granite Bay, CA to Oakland, CA covers 107.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Douglas Boulevard, I 80 West, Alan S for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.87 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
53.7 miles from Granite Bay, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 107.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Douglas Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Granite Bay, CA to Oakland, CA is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Granite Bay, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alan S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Sacramento Beltline Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yolo Causeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carquinez Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastshore Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Douglas Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite Bay, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on Auburn Folsom Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Folsom Road
2
Turn right onto Douglas Boulevard
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Douglas Boulevard
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 80 West: Sacramento
4
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
5
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
7
Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
8
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Carquinez Bridge
10
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
11
Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
12
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Interstate Highway 80
14
Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
MacArthur Freeway
15
Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
16
Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
17
Turn right onto Watts Street
217 ft
·
12 sec
·
Watts Street
18
Turn right onto Peralta Street
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peralta Street
19
Turn left onto 35th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
35th Street
20
Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Pablo Avenue
21
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Way
22
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 53.7 miles from Granite Bay, CA, or about 58m into the drive.
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 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 35m
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 Granite Bay, 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 Granite Bay, CA
This is one driving day of about 107.4 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Granite Bay, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.7 mi from Granite Bay, CA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Granite Bay, 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
$24.87 one way
$49.74 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $25.65 | $51.30 |
| premium | $6.24 | $26.40 | $52.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.40 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.87 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
4:14 AM
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.
Temperature spread
4 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
1h 56m 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 Granite Bay, CA to Oakland, CA covers 107.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Douglas Boulevard, I 80 West, Alan S. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.7 miles from Granite Bay, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.87 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.
The drive from Granite Bay, CA to Oakland, CA is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Granite Bay, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Granite Bay, CA to Oakland, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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