Origin
Oakland, CA
Late night in Oakland on Tuesday
Local time
3:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, CA to Cedar Ridge, 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
3h 1m
Distance
133.8 mi
215 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, CA
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Cedar Ridge, CA
Moussa Idrissi
Trip Overview
This 133.8-mile drive from Oakland, CA, to Cedar Ridge, CA, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take just over 3 hours. You'll navigate primarily on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, East F Street, and the Robert T. Monagan Freeway, with 58% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this Pacific Coast to Pacific Coast journey is around $31. Given the relatively short duration and distance, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel, offering a straightforward transit experience within California.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.9 miles from Oakland, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 30.2 mi | 34m |
| East F Street | 28.3 mi | 38m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| CA 49 | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| East Yosemite Avenue | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| CA 120 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Jackson Avenue | 7.1 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
— 30.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, CA and Cedar Ridge, CA.
1
Start on 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
14th Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Harrison Street
3
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
11th Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Madison Street
5
Turn left onto 5th Street
381 ft
·
8 sec
·
5th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 880 South: San Jose
7
Merge onto I 880
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 31
Toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 31
Toward I 238: Stockton Fresno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 238
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Castro Valley Freeway
Exit 31
Toward I 238: Stockton Fresno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 580
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Exit 14
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
15
Merge onto I 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Westside Freeway
16
Take the exit
469 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
17
Continue on CA 120
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
CA 120
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto CA 120
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
CA 120
Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto CA 120
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East Yosemite Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on CA 120
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
California Street
21
Continue on CA 120
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Jackson Avenue
22
Continue on CA 120; J9; J14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Home Road
23
Continue on CA 120; J9; J14
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Yosemite Avenue
24
Turn left onto CA 108; CA 120
28 mi
·
38 min
·
East F Street
25
Enter roundabout onto CA 49; CA 108
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
CA 49; CA 108
26
Continue on CA 49; CA 108
12 mi
·
17 min
·
CA 49; CA 108
27
Turn left onto Soulsbyville Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Soulsbyville Road
28
Turn right onto Longeway Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Longeway Road
29
At end of road, turn left onto Longeway Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Longeway Road
30
Turn right onto Big Hill Road
347 ft
·
9 sec
·
Big Hill Road
31
Turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Kewin Mill Road
32
At end of road, turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
Kewin Mill Road
33
Turn left onto Estralita Drive
443 ft
·
19 sec
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Estralita Drive
34
Arrive at destination
Estralita Drive
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 133.8-mile drive, departing in the morning allows ample time for the journey and any brief stops you might need. With only one recommended stop, flexibility is key; you can decide on the fly where to take a break. The estimated fuel cost of $31 is a good budget point, but it's always wise to check your fuel level before departing Oakland, especially before reaching the longest 30.2-mile stretch on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. This route is easily completed in a single day, so focus on enjoying the drive without feeling rushed.
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 66.9 miles from Oakland, CA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.2 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 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Ridge, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA
This is one driving day of about 133.8 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Oakland, 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 Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway for about 30.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.9 miles from Oakland, 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 265 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 66.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
11th Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
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 31
Toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
9
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 238: Stockton Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 238: Stockton Fresno
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~32m 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.
7
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
CA 120
Take the exit onto CA 120 toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.75 one way
$61.51 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $31.69 | $63.38 |
| premium | $6.18 | $32.54 | $65.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.05 | $6.42 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.71 | $5.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.73 | $8.56 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Cedar Ridge, CA
Late night in Cedar Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
3:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
17 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
3h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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
Park Closure: Hyde Street Pier Closure
Caution: Sick Birds and Wildlife, H5N1
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Muir Woods National Monument
National Monument
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,...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
$15
View on nps.gov
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed driving profile, balancing highway cruising with local road segments. With 58% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter periods of faster travel, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.2 miles on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. The transition between these road types means you'll experience varying speeds and road conditions, requiring attention as you move from freeway speeds to more localized streets. This blend ensures the drive isn't monotonous, offering different driving dynamics throughout its 133.8 miles.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.2 mi on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near 11th Street.
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 26 significant decision points across 133.8 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 0.4 miles (11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakland, CA and Cedar Ridge, CA, road signs point toward Stockton and Sonora.
Stockton
10.9 mi in
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~15m
Sonora
58.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
About the Cities
Starting 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 3h 1m. Total distance: 133.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.2 miles on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Cedar Ridge, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Cedar Ridge, CA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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