Origin
Oakland, CA
Late night in Oakland on Tuesday
Local time
3:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, CA to Ladera, 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
59m
Distance
45.6 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Ladera, CA
Skyler Sion
Trip Overview
Oakland, CA to Ladera, CA is 45.6 miles and takes about 59 minutes via CA 92 and Nimitz Freeway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a focused, highway-centric journey. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick commute or an easy leg of a larger adventure. You'll primarily be on well-maintained freeways, so expect consistent travel speeds. Consider this route for its straightforwardness and efficiency in connecting these two California locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 92 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| Junipero Serra Freeway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| I 880 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Alpine Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| La Mesa Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 11th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 92
— 17.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, CA and Ladera, 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
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
100 ft
·
2 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 880
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 27
Toward CA 92 East, CA 92 West: Jackson Street, Downtown, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
3 sec
Toward CA 92 West: San Mateo–Hayward Bridge, Half Moon Bay
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Toward CA 92 West: San Mateo–Hayward Bridge, Half Moon Bay
14
Merge onto CA 92
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 92
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 92
528 ft
·
6 sec
·
CA 92
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 92
14 mi
·
16 min
·
CA 92
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 8
Toward I 280 South, I 280 North: San Jose, San Francisco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 280 South: San Jose
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 280
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Junipero Serra Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 22
Toward Alpine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
324 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Portola Valley, Palo Alto University
Use the right lane.
22
Turn straight onto Alpine Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Alpine Road
23
Turn right onto La Mesa Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
La Mesa Drive
24
Continue on La Mesa Drive
518 ft
·
28 sec
·
La Mesa Drive
25
Turn left
73 ft
·
5 sec
26
Arrive at destination
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 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 44.5 — 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
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward CA 92 East, CA 92 West: Jackson Street, Downtown, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay
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 27
Toward CA 92 East, CA 92 West: Jackson Street,...
9
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 92 West: San Mateo–Hayward Bridge, Half Moon Bay
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 92 West: San Mateo–Hayward Bridge, Ha...
8
32.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 280 South, I 280 North: San Jose, 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 8
Toward I 280 South, I 280 North: San Jose, San...
9
44.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Portola Valley, Palo Alto University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Portola Valley, Palo Alto University
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.48 one way
$20.96 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 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 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
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
Ladera, CA
Late night in Ladera on Tuesday
Local time
3:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing freeways like the Nimitz Freeway and Junipero Serra Freeway. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for most of the 45.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.3 miles along CA 92. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed roads, be prepared for potential traffic, especially during peak hours. The character of the drive is one of efficient transit rather than winding scenic exploration.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on CA 92.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 92 and Nimitz Freeway. 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
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 45.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Ladera, CA, road signs point toward Downtown, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay and San Francisco.
Downtown
15 mi in
|
~19m
San Mateo
15 mi in
|
~19m
Half Moon Bay
15 mi in
|
~19m
San Francisco
32.8 mi in
|
~41m
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 59m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.3 miles on CA 92. 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 Ladera, 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 0.4 miles (11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Ladera, 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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