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Trip from Livingston, CA to Oakland, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

104.6 mi

168 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

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

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Downtown Livingston, CA, CA

Livingston, CA

Stephen Leonardi

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

Oakland, CA

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Trip Overview

This 104.6-mile drive from Livingston, CA to Oakland, CA will take you approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes. It's a manageable journey, perfect for a single day trip, and with a fuel cost estimated at $24, it's also quite budget-friendly. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, including Main Street and North Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The route offers a turn-heavy local experience, so expect a more engaged drive rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, keeping the scenery consistent throughout this California stretch.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.3 miles from Livingston, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 99 37 mi 42m
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway 29.7 mi 34m
Robert T. Monagan Freeway 13.9 mi 15m
Nimitz Freeway 9.8 mi 11m
CA 120 6.8 mi 7m
Castro Valley Freeway 2.4 mi 2m
Westside Freeway 1.2 mi 1m
Campbell Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: CA 99 — 37 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

84 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Main Street

320 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on North Main Street

387 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
4

Turn left onto Campbell Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Campbell Boulevard
5

Turn left onto Winton Parkway

499 ft · 13 sec · Winton Parkway
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
7

Merge onto CA 99

37 mi · 42 min · CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
9

Merge onto CA 120

6.8 mi · 7 min · CA 120
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 5

1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 205

14 mi · 15 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
12

Continue on I 580

18 mi · 20 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580

12 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 238

2.4 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway
Exit 34 Toward I 238 Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 880 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 880

9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 41A Toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Oak Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Oak Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto 12th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn right onto Harrison Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Harrison Street
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto 14th Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · 14th Street
22

Arrive at destination

14th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 43-minute duration and 104.6-mile length, this trip is easily accomplished in one day. There are no designated stops, so you have the flexibility to leave when you please, though an early start can help you avoid potential local traffic. With a fuel cost of around $24, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling. Pay close attention to the numerous turns along Main Street and its continuations, as this is the defining characteristic of the drive. Enjoy the local pace and the freedom to stop for spontaneous breaks as needed.

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 52.3 miles from Livingston, CA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 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 23 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 40m

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 Livingston, 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 Livingston, CA

This is one driving day of about 104.6 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Livingston, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CA 99 for about 37 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Alameda County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livermore, CA

52 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.

Popular next leg

Livermore, CA to Oakland, CA

33.1 mi · 41m

Pacing Suggestions

Shackelford, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lathrop, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Livingston, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Roaming Bean Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 104.6

Berkeley, California

Hours: 8:30 am–1 pm

+19252572672

Visit website

Enoch Christoffersen Rest Area - Southbound

0.1 mi from route

Enoch Christoffersen Rest Area - Northbound

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.3 mi from route

Alameda County Industries

0.4 mi from route

Boyd Service Center

1.9 mi from route

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 89.7

Hayward, California

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15108816747

Visit website

Gallo Center for the Arts

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 22.4

Modesto, California

+12093382100

Visit website

The Museum @ The Mural House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 104.6

Oakland, California

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16463067175

Visit website

Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 104.6

Alameda, California

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15105443187

Visit website

Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 104.6

Alameda, CA

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15105443175

Visit website

Pirates of Emerson Haunted Themed Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 82.2

Pleasanton, California

Visit website

Becky Temko Tot Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 104.6

Berkeley, California

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15109816660

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 79.2 and 104.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
79.2 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
90.9 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway toward I 238

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward I 238
7
93.3 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 880 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 880 North
8
103.4 mi into trip | ~2h 1m 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
7
104.3 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | Harrison Street

Turn right onto Harrison Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.04 one way

$48.08 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $24.77 $49.55
premium $6.18 $25.44 $50.88
diesel $5.61 $23.09 $46.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.4 0 $10.98 $5.02
Efficient EV 26.2 0 $9.15 $4.18
EV Truck/SUV 41.8 0 $14.64 $6.69

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Livingston, CA

Afternoon in Livingston on Sunday

Local time

3:33 PM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Cloudy

NW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Oakland, CA

Afternoon in Oakland on Sunday

Local time

3:33 PM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 2 mph 0% chance 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 4m 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?

Prepare for a distinctly turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel; instead, anticipate a more engaging experience with frequent turns and changes in road character. The absence of highway driving means you'll be on roads like Main Street and Campbell Boulevard for the entirety of the 104.6 miles. This profile suggests a journey that keeps you actively involved with the road, moving through varied local environments rather than simply covering distance.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on CA 99.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 79.2 miles in near I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 104.6 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 79.2 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.9 miles (I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Livingston, CA to Oakland, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Francisco along the way.

San Francisco

38.5 mi in | ~45m

About the Cities

Arriving in Oakland, CA

Full guide →

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.

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 2h 4m. Total distance: 104.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37 miles on CA 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 7 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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 79.2 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.9 miles (I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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