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Trip from Oakland, CA to San Lorenzo, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

17m

Distance

12.5 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

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

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city and county seat of Alameda County, California, United States

Oakland, CA

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Downtown San Lorenzo, CA, CA

San Lorenzo, CA

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Trip Overview

This quick 12.5-mile drive from Oakland to San Lorenzo, California, is designed for speed, taking an estimated 17 minutes. Primarily on the Nimitz Freeway, it's a highly efficient route with 83% highway share, making it ideal for a straightforward transit. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. Your estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $3. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points in California with a focus on smooth, direct travel.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of your 12.5 miles. The Nimitz Freeway dominates this route, offering an uninterrupted stretch of 10.3 miles. You'll transition onto Hesperian Boulevard and Madison Street, which likely present a more local road feel, but the overall character leans heavily towards efficient freeway travel. This isn't a route for leisurely sightseeing, but rather for covering ground quickly and directly. The profile suggests a smooth, consistent pace for most of the journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nimitz Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Nimitz Freeway and Hesperian Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Harrison Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Harrison Street

Turn right onto Harrison Street

Navigation decision point

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

Turn left onto 11th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | 5th Street

Turn left onto 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
8
11.5 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward San Lorenzo, Hayward Shoreline Regional Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 30 Toward San Lorenzo, Hayward Shoreline Regional...
6
12.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | Paseo Grande

Turn left onto Paseo Grande

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 San Lorenzo, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Hayward Shoreline Regional Park along the way.

Hayward Shoreline Regional Park

11.5 mi in | ~15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Nimitz Freeway 10.3 mi 12m
Hesperian Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Madison Street 0.3 mi <1m
Embers 0.2 mi <1m
11th Street 0.2 mi <1m
14th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Paseo Grande 0.2 mi <1m
Harrison Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Nimitz Freeway — 10.3 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, CA and San Lorenzo, 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 straight lane.
4

Turn right onto Madison Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Madison Street
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
7

Merge onto I 880

9.9 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 880

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Nimitz Freeway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 30 Toward San Lorenzo, Hayward Shoreline Regional Park Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto Embers

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Embers
11

Turn right onto Hesperian Boulevard

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Hesperian Boulevard
12

Turn left onto Paseo Grande

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Paseo Grande
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

Paseo Grande

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.87 one way

$5.75 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $2.96 $5.92
premium $6.18 $3.04 $6.08
diesel $5.61 $2.76 $5.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.31 $0.60
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50
EV Truck/SUV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Oakland, CA

Afternoon in Oakland on Thursday

Local time

4:00 PM

PDT

Current temp

71°F

Sunny

N 3 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 7:07AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 7:07AM PDT until April 17 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Destination

San Lorenzo, CA

Afternoon in San Lorenzo on Thursday

Local time

4:00 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°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.

Temperature spread

22 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

17m 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 San Lorenzo, CA covers 12.5 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nimitz Freeway, Hesperian Boulevard, Madison Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 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 $2.87 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 10 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Oakland, CA to San Lorenzo, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Hayward Shoreline Regional Park along the way.

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