East Quincy, CA to Oakland, CA is 223.6 miles and takes about 4h 46m via CA 70, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within California, moving from the Pacific Coast region toward the same region. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate experience. With a recommended one-day drive time, this route is manageable for most travelers looking for a direct connection between these two points.
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
111.8 miles from East Quincy, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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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
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,495 veh/hr typical
· worst 7,863
Quietest
1 AM
~490 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 49 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Quincy, CA and Oakland, CA.
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Start on CA 70; CA 89
2.2 mi·3 min·East Main Street
2
Continue on CA 70; CA 89
0.6 mi·1 min·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 522Toward I 80 East, I 80 West: Reno, San FranciscoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 West: San FranciscoUse 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 JoseUse 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, StocktonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 19AToward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery StreetUse the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·12 sec
Toward San Pablo Avenue, Emery StreetUse 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
Given the 4h 46m estimated drive time, leaving East Quincy in the morning should allow you to reach Oakland with plenty of daylight to spare. The route includes only one recommended stop, but with flexibility, you can add others as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading into longer stretches where services might be less frequent. The Feather River Highway portion is notable for its length, so plan your refueling accordingly before embarking on that segment.
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 111.8 miles from East Quincy, CA, or about 2h 32m 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 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.8 miles or 2h 32m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Quincy, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 East Quincy, CA
This is one driving day of about 223.6 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from East 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 142.5 and 221.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
142.5 mi into trip|~3h 8m 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
220.5 mi into trip|~4h 39m 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
220.7 mi into trip|~4h 39m 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
221.3 mi into trip|~4h 40m 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
221.4 mi into trip|~4h 40m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.78 one way
$93.56 round trip
$5.31/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$48.58
$97.17
premium
$5.67
$49.87
$99.74
diesel
$4.80
$42.22
$84.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.1
0
$23.48
$10.73
Efficient EV
55.9
0
$19.57
$8.94
EV Truck/SUV
89.4
1
$31.30
$14.31
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
East Quincy, CA
Late night
in East Quincy on Sunday
Local time
2:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
SW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 1:24AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Destination
Oakland, CA
Late night
in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
2:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
WSW 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 1:24AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 46m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 215.9
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 223.6
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 200.5
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
$15
near mile 215.9
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 215.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves 29% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on CA 70 covering 80.1 miles. After the highway segments conclude, you'll transition to predominantly surface roads for the remainder of the trip. You'll notice a shift from potentially faster highway speeds to more varied traffic patterns and intersections as you move onto local roads. This change will require adjusting your pace and awareness.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.1 mi on Feather River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 142.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 223.6 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 142.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.5 miles (I 580 / Interstate Highway 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.7 miles (I 580 / MacArthur Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,491 ft18 ft
Total Climb
309 ft
Total Descent
3,758 ft
Highest Point
3,491 ft
Elevation Range
3,474 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 East Quincy, CA to Oakland, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Francisco along the way.
San Francisco
142.5 mi in|~3h 8m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 223.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.1 miles on Feather River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 142.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.5 miles (I 580 / Interstate Highway 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.7 miles (I 580 / MacArthur Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Oakland, CA, but most travelers stay overnight.
