Origin
North Highlands, CA
Morning in North Highlands on Saturday
Local time
11:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Highlands, 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
1h 42m
Distance
92.2 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Highlands, CA
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Oakland, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Highlands, CA to Oakland, CA covers 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Don Julio Boulevard, Watt Avenue, I 80 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.19 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
46.1 miles from North Highlands, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Don Julio Boulevard | — | — |
| Watt Avenue | — | — |
| I 80 West | — | — |
| North Sacramento Beltline Freeway | — | — |
| Yolo Causeway | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| Carquinez Bridge | — | — |
| Eastshore Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Don Julio Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Highlands, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on La Cienega Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
La Cienega Drive
2
Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Don Julio Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Watt Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Watt Avenue
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: San Francisco
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: San Francisco
5
Merge slight left onto North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
6
Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
7
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Carquinez Bridge
9
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
10
Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
11
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Interstate Highway 80
13
Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
MacArthur Freeway
14
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
15
Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
16
Turn right onto Watts Street
217 ft
·
12 sec
·
Watts Street
17
Turn right onto Peralta Street
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peralta Street
18
Turn left onto 35th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
35th Street
19
Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Pablo Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Way
21
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
22
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 46.1 miles from North Highlands, 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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.1 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 23m
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 North Highlands, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Highlands, CA
This is one driving day of about 92.2 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from North Highlands, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from North Highlands, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.19 one way
$42.38 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
| premium | $6.18 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.36 | $40.71 |
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: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.68 | $4.43 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.91 | $5.90 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Morning in Oakland on Saturday
Local time
11:17 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
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
1h 42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
92.2 mi in 1h 42m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Don Julio Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 North Highlands, CA to Oakland, CA is easy. At 1h 42m 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 North Highlands, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Oakland, CA
Full guide →Oakland is a port city in the Bay Area of California in the United States. Once an industrial area overshadowed by San Francisco, its larger neighbor to the west, this city of 440,000 people (2020) has begun to step out from under San Francisco's shadow with its notable natural and architectural features and its rise as the multicultural "hipster" city of the Bay Area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Highlands, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakland, CA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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