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Trip from Oakland, CA to Alum Rock, CA

Drive Time

53m

Distance

42.3 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

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Downtown Oakland, CA, CA

Oakland, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Downtown Alum Rock, CA, CA

Alum Rock, CA

David McElwee

Trip Overview

The drive from Oakland, CA to Alum Rock, CA covers 42.3 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 880, I 680, Nimitz Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on I 880. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.80 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

21.1 miles from Oakland, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 53m highway drive covering 42.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 880 and I 680. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 880.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 18.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

154 ft 10 ft

Total Climb

161 ft

Total Descent

26 ft

Highest Point

154 ft

~42.3 mi in

Elevation Range

143 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 880 and I 680. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near 11th Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 42.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

7
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | 11th Street

Turn left onto 11th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight lanes.
6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Madison Street

Turn right onto Madison Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
8
29.3 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward Warren Avenue, Mission Boulevard

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 12 Toward Warren Avenue, Mission Boulevard
7
29.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Mission Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Mission Boulevard
7
41 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward Alum Rock Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2A Toward Alum Rock Avenue

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 880 18.3 mi 20m
I 680 9.9 mi 11m
Nimitz Freeway 9.9 mi 12m
Alum Rock Avenue 1 mi 1m
Mission Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Madison Street 0.3 mi <1m
11th Street 0.2 mi <1m
14th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 880 — 18.3 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, CA and Alum Rock, CA.

1

Start on 14th Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · 14th Street
2

Turn right onto Harrison Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Harrison Street
3

Turn left onto 11th Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · 11th Street
Use the none / straight lanes.
4

Turn right onto Madison Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Madison Street
Use the none lane.
5

Turn left onto 5th Street

381 ft · 8 sec · 5th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 880 South: San Jose Use the none lane.
7

Merge onto I 880

9.9 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 880

5.6 mi · 6 min · I 880
Use the slight left lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 880

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 880
Use the slight left lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 880

10 mi · 11 min · I 880
Use the slight left lane.
11

Take the exit

505 ft · 9 sec
Exit 12 Toward Warren Avenue, Mission Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 57 sec
Toward Mission Boulevard Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on CA 262

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mission Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 680 South: San Jose
15

Merge onto I 680

9.9 mi · 11 min · I 680
Use the none lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 2A Toward Alum Rock Avenue Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn left onto Alum Rock Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alum Rock Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18

Arrive at destination

Alum Rock Avenue

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 21.1 miles from Oakland, CA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 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 42.3 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.1 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alum Rock, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA

This is one driving day of about 42.3 miles and 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oakland, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 880 for about 18.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.1 mi from Oakland, CA · 26m into the drive

Downtown Union City, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union City, CA

21 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

San Jose, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union City, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Oakland, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alum Rock, CA

The final approach into Alum Rock, 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 Alum Rock, CA.

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
Park Closure: Hyde Street Pier Closure
Caution: Sick Birds and Wildlife, H5N1
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
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
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
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
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.80 one way

$19.59 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.07 $10.10 $20.20
premium $6.24 $10.40 $20.79
diesel $5.64 $9.40 $18.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.7 0 $4.44 $2.03
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
EV Truck/SUV 16.9 0 $5.92 $2.71

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Oakland, CA

Afternoon in Oakland on Sunday

Local time

12:55 PM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alum Rock, CA

Afternoon in Alum Rock on Sunday

Local time

12:55 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 9 to 13 mph 72% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Union City, CA

21 mi in

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

13 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

53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oakland, CA to Alum Rock, CA covers 42.3 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 880, I 680, Nimitz 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 21.1 miles from Oakland, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.80 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 42.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Oakland, CA to Alum Rock, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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