Origin
Campbell, CA
Late night in Campbell on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Campbell, CA to Oakland, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Campbell, CA
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Oakland, CA
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Trip Overview
Traveling the 45.3 miles from Campbell to Oakland is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 50 minutes. Because this is a short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate entirely through the Pacific Coast region, moving between two major California hubs. With a fuel budget of just $6, the trip is highly economical for those looking to travel between the South Bay and the East Bay. Since the route involves zero formal stops, it is best suited for those who prefer to get to their destination quickly and efficiently. Consider this a practical, no-frills transit option that offers maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 880 | 28.5 mi | 32m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| CA 17 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| East Hamilton Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Winchester Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Campbell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 12th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 880
— 28.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbell, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on West Campbell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Campbell Avenue
2
Continue on West Campbell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Campbell Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Winchester Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Winchester Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto East Hamilton Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hamilton Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward CA 17 North: San Jose
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto CA 17
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 880
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 880
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 41A
Toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Oak Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Harrison Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
14th Street
15
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Campbell, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 14.8 and 45.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 880 / Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880 / Nimitz Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 880
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
44.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
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 41A
Toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
6
44.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
12th Street
Turn left onto 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
45.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.46 one way
$20.92 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.07 | $22.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Oakland on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
W 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 2:09PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 2:09PM PDT until April 16 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
51°F
Newark, CA
23 mi in
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
15 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
56m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than cruising on an interstate. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 45.3 miles navigating city streets and local thoroughfares. You will spend significant time on West Campbell Avenue, Winchester Boulevard, and East Hamilton Avenue as you make your way north. Because the longest stretch on any single road is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant adjustments to your route. This is a technical, low-speed environment that requires your full attention compared to a standard highway haul.
94% 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: 28.5 mi on I 880.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 880 and Nimitz Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near I 880 / Nimitz Freeway.
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 12 decision points packed into just 45.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (I 880 / Nimitz Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Campbell, CA
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Ainsley House — historic house museum in Campbell, California, United States
- • Campbell Union Grammar School — historic building in Campbell, California, US
- • Earl and Virginia Young House — Historic house in Campbell, California, USA.
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 56m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on I 880. 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: at 14.8 miles (I 880 / Nimitz Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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