Origin
Shingle Springs, CA
Evening in Shingle Springs on Thursday
Local time
8:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shingle Springs, CA to Oakland, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
114.6 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Shingle Springs, CA to Oakland, CA covers 114.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Shingle Road, Yolo Causeway, Dwight D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.34 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
57.3 miles from Shingle Springs, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 114.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 114.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Shingle Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shingle Springs, CA to Oakland, CA is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shingle Springs, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Shingle Road | — | — |
| Yolo Causeway | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| Carquinez Bridge | — | — |
| Eastshore Freeway | — | — |
| Linus F | — | — |
| Highway 80 | — | — |
| MacArthur Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Shingle Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shingle Springs, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on Mother Lode Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mother Lode Drive
2
Turn right onto South Shingle Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Shingle Road
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
41 min
5
Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
6
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Carquinez Bridge
8
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
9
Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
10
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Interstate Highway 80
12
Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
MacArthur Freeway
13
Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
14
Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
15
Turn right onto Watts Street
217 ft
·
12 sec
·
Watts Street
16
Turn right onto Peralta Street
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peralta Street
17
Turn left onto 35th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
35th Street
18
Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Pablo Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Way
20
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
21
Arrive at your destination
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 57.3 miles from Shingle Springs, CA, or about 59m into the drive.
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 25 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.3 miles or 59m 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 36m
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 Shingle Springs, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shingle Springs, CA
This is one driving day of about 114.6 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Shingle Springs, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.3 mi from Shingle Springs, CA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.3 miles from Shingle Springs, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.34 one way
$52.68 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $27.14 | $54.29 |
| premium | $6.18 | $27.87 | $55.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.03 | $5.50 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.03 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.04 | $7.33 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Oakland, CA
Evening in Oakland on Thursday
Local time
8:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
6 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
1h 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 Shingle Springs, CA to Oakland, CA covers 114.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Shingle Road, Yolo Causeway, Dwight D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.3 miles from Shingle Springs, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.34 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.
The drive from Shingle Springs, CA to Oakland, CA is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shingle Springs, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shingle Springs, CA to Oakland, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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