Origin
Quincy, CA
Late night in Quincy on Friday
Local time
5:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, CA to Oakland, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
221 mi
356 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quincy, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Oakland, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, CA to Oakland, CA covers 221 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Feather River Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, CA 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.1 miles on Feather River Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
110.5 miles from Quincy, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 221 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Quincy, CA to Oakland, CA covers 221 miles and takes about 4h 41m, 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 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Feather River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 80.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,433 ft
17 ft
Total Climb
323 ft
Total Descent
3,713 ft
Highest Point
3,433 ft
Elevation Range
3,416 ft
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 140 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 221 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 140 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.9 miles (I 580 / Interstate Highway 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.2 miles (I 580 / MacArthur Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
140 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, I 80 West: Reno, San Francisco
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 522
Toward I 80 East, I 80 West: Reno, San Francisc...
8
217.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 35m in
|
I 580 / Interstate Highway 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 580 / Interstate Highway 80 toward I 580 East, I 880 South: Downtown Oakland, Hayward, Stockton, Alameda, San Jose
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 580 East, I 880 South: Downtown Oaklan...
8
218.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 35m in
|
I 580 / MacArthur Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 580 / MacArthur Freeway toward I 580: Downtown Oakland, Hayward, Stockton
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: Downtown Oakland, Hayward, Stockt...
8
218.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m in
Take the exit toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, E...
9
218.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
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 Quincy, CA to Oakland, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Francisco along the way.
San Francisco
140 mi in
|
~3h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feather River Highway | 80.1 mi | 1h 48m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 50.1 mi | 58m |
| CA 70 | 30.2 mi | 36m |
| Eastshore Freeway | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 70 | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Golden State Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Bernie Richter Memorial Highway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| E Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Feather River Highway
— 80.1 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on Railway Avenue
288 ft
·
19 sec
·
Railway Avenue
2
Turn left onto CA 70; CA 89
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lawrence Street
3
Turn slight right onto CA 70; CA 89
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Crescent Street
4
Continue on CA 70; CA 89
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 70
5
Continue on CA 70
23 mi
·
34 min
·
Feather River Highway
6
Turn straight onto CA 70
57 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Feather River Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CA 70
11 mi
·
12 min
·
CA 70
8
Continue on CA 70
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 70
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
5th Street
10
Turn left onto CA 70
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
E Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
18 mi
·
20 min
·
CA 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto CA 99
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
13
Continue on CA 99
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 5
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 522
Toward I 80 East, I 80 West: Reno, San Francisco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West: San Francisco
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 80
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 80
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 80
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 80
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Carquinez Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 80
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
22
Continue on I 80
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 80
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 580
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Interstate Highway 80
Toward I 580 East, I 880 South: Downtown Oakland, Hayward, Stockton, Alameda, San Jose
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 580
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
MacArthur Freeway
Toward I 580: Downtown Oakland, Hayward, Stockton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 19A
Toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn right onto Watts Street
216 ft
·
11 sec
·
Watts Street
29
Turn right onto Peralta Street
182 ft
·
11 sec
·
Peralta Street
30
Turn left onto 35th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
35th Street
31
Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Pablo Avenue
32
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Way
33
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
34
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.5 miles from Quincy, CA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 49 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.5 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Quincy, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Quincy, CA
This is one driving day of about 221 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Quincy, 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 Feather River Highway for about 80.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.5 mi from Quincy, CA · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.5 miles from Quincy, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Feather River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.1 miles.
Arriving in Oakland, CA
The final approach into Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.80 one way
$101.59 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $52.34 | $104.69 |
| premium | $6.18 | $53.74 | $107.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.79 | $97.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.21 | $10.61 |
| Efficient EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.34 | $8.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.94 | $14.14 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Oakland, CA
Late night in Oakland on Friday
Local time
5:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
W 3 to 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 6:04PM PDT until April 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
53°F
Paradise, CA
111 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
18 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
4h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Quincy, CA to Oakland, CA covers 221 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Feather River Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, CA 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.5 miles from Quincy, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 18 significant decision points across 221 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 140 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.9 miles (I 580 / Interstate Highway 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.2 miles (I 580 / MacArthur Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Quincy, CA to Oakland, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Francisco along the way.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 17 ft to 3,433 ft elevation with about 323 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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