Oakland, CA to Moorpark, CA is 372 miles and takes about 6h 56m via I 5 Truck, with a fuel budget near $84 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily travels within California, connecting two points along the Pacific Coast. Expect a straightforward drive with almost entirely highway miles. Given the relatively short duration, this trip is ideal for a single day of travel, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these two locations.
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
186 miles from Oakland, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Westside Freeway
224.4 mi
4h
I 5 Truck
59 mi
1h 7m
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi
34m
Ronald Reagan Freeway
21.7 mi
24m
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi
18m
Nimitz Freeway
9.7 mi
11m
Balboa Boulevard
2.8 mi
5m
Castro Valley Freeway
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 224.4 mi, about 4h
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 162 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,500 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,272
Quietest
2 AM
~312 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 44 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 Oakland, CA and Moorpark, 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 31Toward I 238: Castro Valley, StocktonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 31Toward I 238: Stockton FresnoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 238
1.9 mi·2 min·Castro Valley Freeway
Exit 31Toward I 238: Stockton FresnoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 580
12 mi·14 min·Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Exit 14Use 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 right at fork onto I 580
11 mi·11 min·William Elton Brown Freeway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 580
5.9 mi·6 min·William Elton Brown Freeway
15
Merge onto I 5
224 mi·4 hr·Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
58 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
0.6 mi·39 sec·I 5 Truck
Toward CA 14: Truck Route I 5Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward Sierra HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto US 6 Hist
359 ft·11 sec·Sierra Highway
Use the right lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 Hist
1.1 mi·1 min·San Fernando Road
Use the left / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto Balboa Road
0.2 mi·34 sec·Balboa Road
Use the right lane.
22
Turn straight onto Balboa Boulevard
2.8 mi·5 min·Balboa Boulevard
23
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward CA 118 WestUse the right lane.
24
Merge onto CA 118
1.8 mi·2 min·Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
1.2 mi·1 min·Ronald Reagan Freeway
26
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
1.9 mi·2 min·Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
17 mi·19 min·Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit onto CA 118
1.3 mi·2 min·CA 118
Exit 18BToward CA 23 North, CA 118 West: Los Angeles AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn right onto CA 23
0.5 mi·1 min·Moorpark Avenue
Use the right lane.
30
Arrive at destination
CA 23
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 56m drive, consider departing Oakland in the morning to avoid any potential Bay Area rush hour traffic. With a 372-mile distance, it's manageable in one day, but plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on the Westside Freeway, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. The estimated fuel cost of $84 should help you budget accordingly for your trip.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186 miles from Oakland, CA, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.4 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 82 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186 miles or 3h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moorpark, 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 372 miles and 6h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 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 Westside Freeway for about 224.4 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 370.2 — 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
7
343.1 mi into trip|~6h 18m in|I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward CA 14: Truck Route I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 14: Truck Route I 5
8
370.2 mi into trip|~6h 53m in|CA 118
Take the exit onto CA 118 toward CA 23 North, CA 118 West: Los Angeles Avenue
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 18B
Toward CA 23 North, CA 118 West: Los Angeles Av...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$77.83 one way
$155.65 round trip
$5.31/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$80.83
$161.66
premium
$5.67
$82.97
$165.94
diesel
$4.80
$70.24
$140.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Emeryville, CA - Christie Avenue - Tesla Supercharger
Emeryville, CA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Emeryville, CA - Shellmound Street - Tesla Supercharger
Emeryville, CA
Tesla
12 DCFC
SEC San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Non-Networked
10 DCFC
BOA Emeryville CA4-137 (Emeryville, CA)
Emeryville, CA
Electrify America
3 DCFC
Tesla: 2
Electrify America: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.6
1
$39.06
$17.86
Efficient EV
93
1
$32.55
$14.88
EV Truck/SUV
148.8
1
$52.08
$23.81
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 21, 2026
Origin
Oakland, CA
Morning
in Oakland on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 1 to 8 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 21 at 3:02AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 3:02AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Destination
Moorpark, CA
Morning
in Moorpark on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
SW 0 to 15 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 21 at 3:02AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 3:02AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego 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
1 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
6h 56m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
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...
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 359.1
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...
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,...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 98% of the 372 miles on major freeways. You'll experience a long stretch of 224.4 miles on the Westside Freeway, indicating extended periods of consistent speed. The transition away from the highway system will occur near the end of your drive, likely introducing more local traffic and varied speed limits as you approach Moorpark.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 224.4 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. 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 Effort9/10
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 27 significant decision points across 372 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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,802 ft43 ft
Total Climb
3,213 ft
Total Descent
2,741 ft
Highest Point
2,802 ft
~318.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,759 ft
Notable High Points
2,802 ft at ~318.8 miles+701 ft prominence
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 Oakland, CA to Moorpark, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Highway along the way.
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
Simi Valley is in Ventura County in Southern California. There isn't much in this Los Angeles suburb but it's possible to drive to many destinations in Southern California within an hour such as Disneyland, Hollywood and Downtown LA.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 56m. Total distance: 372 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 224.4 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 33 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 Moorpark, 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 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Moorpark, CA before the return drive.
