This 355.6-mile drive from Oakland, CA to Mira Monte, CA will take approximately 6 hours and 58 minutes, making it a feasible one-day trip. You'll primarily be on highways, with 88% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $82. The drive is focused on efficient travel between the Pacific Coast regions of Northern and Southern California. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 198.9 miles, it's designed for making good time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
177.8 miles from Oakland, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 58m. Total distance: 355.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 355.6-mile journey, accounting for 88% of the total route. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on roads like the Westside Freeway and the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 198.9 miles on the Westside Freeway, offering a chance to settle in. While predominantly highway, keep an eye out for transitions as you move onto CA 33, which may offer a slight change of pace before reaching your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 198.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and CA 33. 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.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 355.6 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 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|11th Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
10.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
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 31
Toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
9
11.1 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 238: Stockton Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 238: Stockton Fresno
6
25.5 mi into trip|~32m in|I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
259.3 mi into trip|~4h 44m in
Take the exit toward CA 43: Taft, Maricopa
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 246
Toward CA 43: Taft, Maricopa
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 Mira Monte, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Maricopa along the way.
Maricopa
259.3 mi in|~4h 44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Westside Freeway
198.9 mi
3h 33m
CA 33
56 mi
1h 16m
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi
34m
West Side Highway
19.3 mi
26m
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi
18m
Taft Highway
16.7 mi
23m
Nimitz Freeway
9.7 mi
11m
Castro Valley Freeway
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 198.9 mi, about 3h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, CA and Mira Monte, 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
9.7 mi·11 min·Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 31Toward I 238: Castro Valley, StocktonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 31Toward I 238: Stockton FresnoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 238
1.9 mi·2 min·Castro Valley Freeway
Exit 31Toward I 238: Stockton FresnoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 580
12 mi·14 min·Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Exit 14Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
18 mi·20 min·Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
11 mi·11 min·William Elton Brown Freeway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 580
5.9 mi·6 min·William Elton Brown Freeway
15
Merge onto I 5
199 mi·3 hr 33 min·Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 246Toward CA 43: Taft, MaricopaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
229 ft·7 sec
18
Turn straight onto CA 43
1.6 mi·2 min·Enos Lane
19
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 43
288 ft·5 sec·Enos Lane
Use the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto CA 119
17 mi·23 min·Taft Highway
21
Continue on CA 33
5.7 mi·7 min·West Side Highway
22
Continue on CA 33
0.4 mi·56 sec·California Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto CA 33; CA 166
0.1 mi·11 sec·Poso Street
24
Continue on CA 33; CA 166
14 mi·18 min·West Side Highway
25
Turn slight left onto CA 33
56 mi·1 hr 16 min·CA 33
26
Turn right onto North Lomita Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·North Lomita Avenue
27
Turn left onto Tico Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Tico Road
28
Turn right onto Cruzero Street
89 ft·3 sec·Cruzero Street
29
Arrive at destination
Cruzero Street
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour and 58-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Oakland to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic. With a single recommended stop and a substantial longest stretch of 198.9 miles, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. The $82 fuel cost is an estimate, so always check current prices. Given the predominantly highway nature, be prepared for consistent driving conditions, and pay close attention to your GPS for any unexpected route changes as you approach Mira Monte.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 177.8 miles from Oakland, CA, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.9 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 78 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.8 miles or 3h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mira Monte, 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 355.6 miles and 6h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Oakland, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 198.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 177.8 mi from Oakland, CA
· 3h 16m into the drive
The midpoint is around 177.8 miles from Oakland, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 198.9 miles.
Arriving in Mira Monte, CA
The final approach into Mira Monte, 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 Mira Monte, CA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$81.73 one way
$163.46 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg124 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$84.22
$168.45
premium
$6.18
$86.48
$172.96
diesel
$5.61
$78.51
$157.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
106.7
1
$37.34
$17.07
Efficient EV
88.9
1
$31.12
$14.22
EV Truck/SUV
142.2
1
$49.78
$22.76
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night
in Oakland on Saturday
Local time
1:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mira Monte, CA
Late night
in Mira Monte on Saturday
Local time
1:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°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
4 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
6h 58m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Mira Monte, CA covers 355.6 miles and takes about 6h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, CA 33, Arthur H. Breed Junior 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 177.8 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 $81.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 355.6 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 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Oakland, CA to Mira Monte, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Maricopa along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
