Origin
Oakland, CA
Evening in Oakland on Thursday
Local time
8:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, CA to Knightsen, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, CA
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Knightsen, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Oakland, CA to Knightsen, CA covers 45.3 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 4, Caldecott Tunnel, Grove Shafter Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on CA 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Oakland, CA to Knightsen, CA covers 45.3 miles and takes about 58m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 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 0.6 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 13 decision points packed into just 45.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 miles (CA 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Fra...
9
19.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CA 242
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242 toward CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
6
38.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CA 4
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Laurel Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward Laurel Road
6
43.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Delta Road
Turn left onto Delta Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oakland, CA to Knightsen, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsburg along the way.
Pittsburg
19.4 mi in
|
~24m
|
via CA 242
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 4 | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Caldecott Tunnel | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Grove Shafter Freeway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| CA 242 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Laurel Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Delta Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 4
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, CA and Knightsen, CA.
1
Start on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
2
Turn right onto Castro Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Castro Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
4
Merge onto I 980
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
John B. Williams Freeway
5
Continue on I 980
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
Toward CA 24: Berkeley, Walnut Creek
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 24
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
7
Continue on CA 24
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Caldecott Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 680
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 242
Exit 50
Toward CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto CA 4
15 mi
·
17 min
·
CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 31
Toward Laurel Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Laurel Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Laurel Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto Delta Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Delta Road
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Delta Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Oakland, CA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Oakland, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Knightsen, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Knightsen, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.41 one way
$20.82 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Knightsen, CA
Evening in Knightsen on Thursday
Local time
8:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
58m 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 Oakland, CA to Knightsen, CA covers 45.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 4, Caldecott Tunnel, Grove Shafter Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 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 $10.41 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 13 decision points packed into just 45.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 miles (CA 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Oakland, CA to Knightsen, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsburg along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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