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Trip from Alamo, CA to Oakland, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

19.5 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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census designated place in Contra Costa County, California, United States

Alamo, CA

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

Oakland, CA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Alamo to Oakland covers a quick 19.5-mile stretch within the Pacific Coast region. You can expect a drive time of approximately 26 minutes, making this an ideal one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should be sufficient for this short commute. Because you will be navigating along the Donald D Doyle Highway, CA 24, and the Grove Shafter Freeway, the route is straightforward and efficient. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two California locations, perfect for travelers prioritizing speed over sightseeing.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 24 8 mi 9m
Grove Shafter Freeway 4.5 mi 5m
Donald D Doyle Highway 3.1 mi 3m
Caldecott Tunnel 0.9 mi 1m
14th Street 0.5 mi 1m
John B. Williams Freeway 0.4 mi <1m
Stone Valley Road 0.3 mi <1m
Brush Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CA 24 — 8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, CA and Oakland, CA.

1

Start on this road

74 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Danville Boulevard

72 ft · 3 sec · Danville Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Stone Valley Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Stone Valley Road
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento, San Jose
5

Merge onto I 680

3.1 mi · 3 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

258 ft · 6 sec
Exit 46A Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 46A Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on CA 24

8.0 mi · 9 min · CA 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 24

0.9 mi · 1 min · Caldecott Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on CA 24

4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 980

0.4 mi · 29 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 1D Toward 18th Street, 14th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto Brush Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Brush Street
14

Turn left onto 14th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
15

Arrive at destination

14th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Stone Valley Road

Turn right onto Stone Valley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 680 North: Sacramento, San Jose

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 680 North: Sacramento, San Jose
8
3.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46A Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
9
3.7 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 46A Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
8
18.6 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward 18th Street, 14th Street

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 1D Toward 18th Street, 14th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.48 one way

$8.96 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $4.62 $9.24
premium $6.18 $4.74 $9.48
diesel $5.61 $4.31 $8.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Alamo, CA

Late night in Alamo on Tuesday

Local time

2:19 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Chance Rain Showers

WSW 10 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 12 at 4:57PM PDT until April 12 at 5:15PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 2:16PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Oakland, CA

Late night in Oakland on Tuesday

Local time

2:19 AM

PDT

Current temp

61°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

WSW 12 mph 68% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 12 at 4:57PM PDT until April 12 at 5:15PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 2:16PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

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

2 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

26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This 19.5-mile journey is heavily highway-focused, with 66% of the trip spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating high-speed lanes, including a significant 8-mile stretch along CA 24. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience rather than a winding backroad adventure. While the transition from the suburban feel of Alamo toward the urban center of Oakland is steady, the road itself remains a functional, paved interstate corridor. It is a commuter-style drive that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on CA 24.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 24 and Grove Shafter Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stone Valley Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stone Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

830 ft 43 ft

Total Climb

748 ft

Total Descent

976 ft

Highest Point

830 ft

~12.6 mi in

Elevation Range

788 ft

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 Alamo, CA to Oakland, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lafayette along the way.

Lafayette

3.6 mi in | ~5m

About the Cities

Arriving in Oakland, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1852

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.

Top landmarks

  • • San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge — suspension bridge connecting San Francisco and Oakland, California, USA
  • • Lake Merritt — lagoon in Oakland, California, USA
  • • Oakland Museum of California — art museum in Oakland, California

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 26m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8 miles on CA 24. 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 Oakland, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stone Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Oakland, CA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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