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Trip from Las Lomas, CA to Oakland, CA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

89.5 mi

144 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Las Lomas, CA, CA

Las Lomas, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

city and county seat of Alameda County, California, United States

Oakland, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Las Lomas, CA to Oakland, CA covers 89.5 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 880, Santa Cruz Highway, Cabrillo Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on I 880. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.57 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.

Midpoint

44.7 miles from Las Lomas, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 89.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Las Lomas, CA to Oakland, CA covers 89.5 miles and takes about 1h 50m, 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.
I 880 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 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 58.7 miles in near I 880 / Nimitz Freeway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 58.7 miles (I 880 / Nimitz Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.4 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | I 880 / Nimitz Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 880 / Nimitz Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
71.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | I 880

Keep slight left at fork onto I 880

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
88.3 mi into trip | ~1h 47m 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
6
88.9 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | 12th Street

Turn left onto 12th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
89.2 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | Harrison Street

Turn right onto Harrison Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 880 28.5 mi 32m
Santa Cruz Highway 26.3 mi 34m
Cabrillo Highway 17.5 mi 20m
Nimitz Freeway 12.6 mi 14m
Salinas Road 1.2 mi 1m
Elkhorn Road 0.8 mi 1m
Hall Road 0.5 mi <1m
Oak Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 880 — 28.5 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Lomas, CA and Oakland, CA.

1

Start on this road

54 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right

44 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right onto Willow Road

220 ft · 13 sec · Willow Road
4

Turn left onto CR G12

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Hall Road
5

Continue on CR G12

0.8 mi · 1 min · Elkhorn Road
6

Turn left onto Werner Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Werner Road
7

Turn left onto Salinas Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Salinas Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward CA 1 North
9

Merge onto CA 1

17 mi · 20 min · Cabrillo Highway
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 28 sec
Toward CA 17 North: San Jose, Oakland
11

Merge onto CA 17

26 mi · 34 min · Santa Cruz Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on I 880

12 mi · 13 min · I 880
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 880

13 mi · 14 min · Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 880

17 mi · 19 min · I 880
Use the slight left lane.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 41A Toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Oak Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Oak Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto 12th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto Harrison Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Harrison Street
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto 14th Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · 14th Street
20

Arrive at destination

14th Street

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 44.7 miles from Las Lomas, CA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 20 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.7 miles or 57m 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 33m

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 Las Lomas, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Las Lomas, CA

This is one driving day of about 89.5 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Las Lomas, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 880 for about 28.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.7 mi from Las Lomas, CA · 57m into the drive

city in Santa Cruz County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Scotts Valley, CA

45 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

Pasatiempo, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Los Gatos, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Las Lomas, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 89.5
View on nps.gov
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 89.5
View on nps.gov
Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 89.5
View on nps.gov
Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument

National Monument

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour $15 near mile 89.5
View on nps.gov
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

National Memorial

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 89.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.57 one way

$41.14 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $21.20 $42.40
premium $6.18 $21.77 $43.53
diesel $5.61 $19.76 $39.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.40 $4.30
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.83 $3.58
EV Truck/SUV 35.8 0 $12.53 $5.73

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Las Lomas, CA

Evening in Las Lomas on Thursday

Local time

7:35 PM

PDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakland, CA

Evening in Oakland on Thursday

Local time

7:35 PM

PDT

Current temp

67°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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 50m 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 Las Lomas, CA to Oakland, CA covers 89.5 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 880, Santa Cruz Highway, Cabrillo Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 miles from Las Lomas, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.57 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 58.7 miles (I 880 / Nimitz Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.4 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Las Lomas, 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.

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