Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
262.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
The drive from Susanville, CA to Oakland, CA covers 262.9 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, South Pine Street, Hillcrest Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.71 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
131.5 miles from Susanville, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 262.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillcrest Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yuba City | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 113 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tudor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South George Washington Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Susanville, CA and Oakland, CA.
Start on Foss Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Continue on South Pine Street
Continue on Hillcrest Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn left
Turn left
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Yuba City
Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Woodland, Tudor Road
Turn right onto Tudor Road
Continue on South George Washington Boulevard
Continue on Sutter Causeway
Continue on County Road 102
Continue on County Road 102
Turn right onto East Main Street
Take the ramp left toward CA 113 South: Davis
Merge slight left onto Vic Fazio Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Carquinez Bridge
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
Turn right onto Watts Street
Turn right onto Peralta Street
Turn left onto 35th Street
Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
Turn left onto 14th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.5 miles or 2h 22m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Susanville, 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 Susanville, CA
This is one driving day of about 262.9 miles and 4h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.5 mi from Susanville, CA · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$35.71 one way
$71.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
| premium | $4.15 | $42.95 | $85.91 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $38.81 | $77.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.9 | 0 | $27.60 | $12.62 |
| Efficient EV | 65.7 | 0 | $23.00 | $10.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.2 | 1 | $36.81 | $16.83 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Susanville on Saturday
Local time
2:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Oakland on Saturday
Local time
2:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
50°F
Chico, CA
131 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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