Origin
Livingston, CA
Morning in Livingston on Thursday
Local time
8:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston, CA to Oakland, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
104.6 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Oakland, CA
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Trip Overview
This 104.6-mile drive from Livingston, CA to Oakland, CA will take you approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes. It's a manageable journey, perfect for a single day trip, and with a fuel cost estimated at $24, it's also quite budget-friendly. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, including Main Street and North Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The route offers a turn-heavy local experience, so expect a more engaged drive rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, keeping the scenery consistent throughout this California stretch.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.3 miles from Livingston, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 104.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a distinctly turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel; instead, anticipate a more engaging experience with frequent turns and changes in road character. The absence of highway driving means you'll be on roads like Main Street and Campbell Boulevard for the entirety of the 104.6 miles. This profile suggests a journey that keeps you actively involved with the road, moving through varied local environments rather than simply covering distance.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Livingston, CA to Oakland, CA is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Livingston, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Campbell Boulevard | — | — |
| Winton Parkway | — | — |
| CA 120 West | — | — |
| Westside Freeway | — | — |
| Robert T | — | — |
| Arthur H | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Main Street
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on North Main Street
387 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto Campbell Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbell Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Winton Parkway
499 ft
·
13 sec
·
Winton Parkway
6
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
7
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
42 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
9
Merge slight right
6.8 mi
·
7 min
10
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Westside Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
12
Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Castro Valley Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 880 North
16
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
18
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Oak Street
19
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
12th Street
20
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Harrison Street
21
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
14th Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 43-minute duration and 104.6-mile length, this trip is easily accomplished in one day. There are no designated stops, so you have the flexibility to leave when you please, though an early start can help you avoid potential local traffic. With a fuel cost of around $24, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling. Pay close attention to the numerous turns along Main Street and its continuations, as this is the defining characteristic of the drive. Enjoy the local pace and the freedom to stop for spontaneous breaks as needed.
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 52.3 miles from Livingston, CA, or about 51m 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 23 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 51m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Livingston, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livingston, CA
This is one driving day of about 104.6 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Livingston, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from Livingston, CA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Livingston, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.04 one way
$48.08 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $24.77 | $49.55 |
| premium | $6.18 | $25.44 | $50.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Oakland, CA
Morning in Oakland on Thursday
Local time
8:50 AM
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
6 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 43m 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 Livingston, CA to Oakland, CA covers 104.6 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, North Main Street, Campbell Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.3 miles from Livingston, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.04 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 Livingston, CA to Oakland, CA is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Livingston, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Livingston, CA to Oakland, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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