Origin
Livermore, CA
Afternoon in Livermore on Friday
Local time
1:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Livermore, 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
41m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livermore, CA
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Oakland, CA
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Trip Overview
Livermore, CA to Oakland, CA is 33.1 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway and Nimitz Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points in California. It's a largely highway-focused journey, making it a convenient option for those looking for a quick transit between these East Bay cities. You'll find it to be a practical and efficient route for everyday travel or a short hop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey taking place on freeways like the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway and Nimitz Freeway. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted section measuring 17.7 miles on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, offering a smooth, high-speed experience for the majority of the 33.1 miles. Expect a familiar freeway feel as you navigate between Livermore and Oakland.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway and Nimitz Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 580 West: Oakland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 580 West: Oakland
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
21.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
31.9 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
32.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Castro Valley Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| North Livermore Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 12th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 14th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Livermore Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
— 17.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livermore, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on CR J2
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Livermore Avenue
2
Continue on CR J2
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Livermore Avenue
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 580 West: Oakland
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 580
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 880 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 880
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 41A
Toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Oak Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Harrison Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
14th Street
14
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.61 one way
$15.22 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Oakland on Friday
Local time
1:59 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.
Road read
41m 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 Livermore, CA to Oakland, CA covers 33.1 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, Nimitz Freeway, Castro Valley 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 16.5 miles from Livermore, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.61 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 11 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Livermore, 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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