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Trip from Oakland, CA to El Dorado Hills, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

109.1 mi

176 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

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

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

Oakland, CA

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown El Dorado Hills, CA, CA

El Dorado Hills, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Oakland, CA to El Dorado Hills, CA covers 109.1 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, El Dorado Freeway, Eastshore Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.08 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

54.6 miles from Oakland, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 50.2 mi 58m
El Dorado Freeway 24.3 mi 27m
Eastshore Freeway 14.3 mi 16m
Capital City Freeway 5.3 mi 5m
Yolo Causeway 3.7 mi 4m
Linus F. Claeys Freeway 3.5 mi 3m
El Dorado Hills Boulevard 2.5 mi 4m
MacArthur Freeway 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 50.2 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, CA and El Dorado Hills, 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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 580

1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 80; I 580

3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

7.4 mi · 8 min · Eastshore Freeway
Toward I 80 East: Vallejo, Sacramento Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 80

3.2 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway
Exit 21 Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Continue on I 80

3.5 mi · 3 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 80

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Eastshore Freeway
13

Continue on I 80

1.0 mi · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
14

Continue on I 80

14 mi · 16 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

27 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

8.4 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 80

3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business

5.3 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
Exit 82 Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

24 mi · 27 min · El Dorado Freeway
Exit 6A Toward US 50 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 30B Toward El Dorado Hills Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on El Dorado Hills Boulevard

2.5 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Hills Boulevard
Use the left / uturn / straight / right lanes.
22

Turn left onto Governor Drive

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Governor Drive
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto Stanford Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Stanford Lane
24

Arrive at destination

Stanford Lane

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 54.6 miles from Oakland, CA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.2 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 24 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Dorado Hills, 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 109.1 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Oakland, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 50.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Napa Valley, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

American Canyon, CA

55 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

Vallejo, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Davis, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.6 miles from Oakland, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Brookfields Restaurant Rancho Cordova

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rancho Cordova, California

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.5

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19166382046

Visit website

Allora

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sacramento, California

1.8 mi

Land Ocean Restaurant Folsom

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Folsom, California

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Roaming Bean Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berkeley, California

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 7.8

Hours: 8:30 am–1 pm

+19252572672

Visit website

Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sacramento, California

3 mi

Brookfields Restaurant Rancho Cordova

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.5

Rancho Cordova, California

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19166382046

Visit website

Allora

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $100 or ab mile 85.7

Sacramento, California

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+19165386434

Visit website

Land Ocean Restaurant Folsom

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 101.3

Folsom, California

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+19169837000

Visit website

Old Sacramento Waterfront

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 77.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19169705226

Visit website

Mexquite Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 109.1

Folsom, California

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19169848607

Visit website

Plan B Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 85.7

Sacramento, California

Hours: 5–9 pm

+19164833000

Visit website

Milestone Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 109.1

El Dorado Hills, California

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+19169340790

Visit website

Folsom Historic District

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 101.3

Folsom, California

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19169857452

Visit website

Roaming Bean Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 7.8

Berkeley, California

Hours: 8:30 am–1 pm

+19252572672

Visit website

Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 77.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19163059267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 93.5

Rancho Cordova, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 93.5

Rancho Cordova, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 93.5

Rancho Cordova, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 93.5

Rancho Cordova, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 77.9

West Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 85.7

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 77.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 77.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Peña Adobe Regional Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 46.8

Vacaville, California

Hours: 7:30 am–7:30 pm

+17074496126

Visit website

Sacramento Children's Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 93.5

Rancho Cordova, California

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+19167305079

Visit website

Lagoon Valley Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 46.8

Vacaville, California

Hours: 7:30 am–7:30 pm

+17074694020

Visit website

American Armory Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 39

Fairfield, California

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17073896846

Visit website

The Museum @ The Mural House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Oakland, California

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16463067175

Visit website

Willow Creek Recreation Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 101.3

Folsom, California

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19169880205

Visit website

Crocker Art Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 77.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19168087000

Visit website

NorCal Aquarium & Wildlife

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 101.3

Folsom, California

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+19169055010

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 81.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward
8
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Fre...
8
7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 80 / Eastshore Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Eastshore Freeway toward I 80 East: Vallejo, Sacramento

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 East: Vallejo, Sacramento
9
76.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 82 Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
8
81.6 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | US 50 / El Dorado Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 / El Dorado Freeway toward US 50 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6A Toward US 50 East

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.08 one way

$50.15 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $25.84 $51.68
premium $6.18 $26.53 $53.06
diesel $5.61 $24.09 $48.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.7 0 $11.46 $5.24
Efficient EV 27.3 0 $9.55 $4.36
EV Truck/SUV 43.6 0 $15.27 $6.98

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oakland, CA

Morning in Oakland on Saturday

Local time

11:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

El Dorado Hills, CA

Morning in El Dorado Hills on Saturday

Local time

11:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°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

1 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

2h 10m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 11.3
View on nps.gov
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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 3.8
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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 22.6
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,...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour $15 near mile 11.3
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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 11.3
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

109.1 mi in 2h 10m — 45% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.2 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 109.1 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 80 / Eastshore Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Oakland, CA and El Dorado Hills, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento and Lake Tahoe.

Sacramento

7.1 mi in | ~11m | via I 80

Lake Tahoe

76.3 mi in | ~1h 31m | via US 50; I 80 Business

About the Cities

Starting 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 2h 10m. Total distance: 109.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at El Dorado Hills, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 80 / Eastshore Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at El Dorado Hills, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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