This 99-mile drive from Roseville, CA to Oakland, CA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, typically taking around 2 hours to complete. You'll primarily navigate major freeways like the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and the Eastshore Freeway, with about a third of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is approximately $23. Given its relatively short distance and straightforward path, this drive offers flexibility for departure times. Both Roseville and Oakland are situated within the Pacific Coast region, so expect a drive that keeps you within California's familiar landscapes.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.5 miles from Roseville, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
57.2 mi
1h 6m
Eastshore Freeway
14.7 mi
17m
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.2 mi
15m
Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi
4m
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi
3m
San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Alan S. Hart Freeway
1 mi
1m
Carquinez Bridge
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 57.2 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseville, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on this road
66 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
94 ft·5 sec·Main Street
3
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
0.4 mi·46 sec·Washington Boulevard
4
Enter roundabout onto Oak Street
185 ft·3 sec·Oak Street
5
Continue on Oak Street
448 ft·19 sec·Oak Street
6
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
288 ft·8 sec·Lincoln Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Sutter Avenue
0.1 mi·29 sec·Sutter Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto Folsom Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Folsom Road
9
Turn left onto Douglas Boulevard
0.2 mi·31 sec·Douglas Boulevard
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 80 West: SacramentoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 80
1.0 mi·1 min·Alan S. Hart Freeway
12
Continue on I 80
7.1 mi·8 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
13 mi·15 min·North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 80
3.9 mi·4 min·Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 80
50 mi·58 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 80
1.0 mi·1 min·Carquinez Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 80
0.3 mi·24 sec·Eastshore Freeway
18
Continue on I 80
3.4 mi·3 min·Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 80
14 mi·16 min·Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
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.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 19AToward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery StreetUse the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·12 sec
Toward San Pablo Avenue, Emery StreetUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn right onto Watts Street
216 ft·11 sec·Watts Street
25
Turn right onto Peralta Street
182 ft·11 sec·Peralta Street
26
Turn left onto 35th Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·35th Street
27
Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·San Pablo Avenue
28
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
0.3 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King Junior Way
29
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.3 mi·1 min·14th Street
30
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of only 2 hours, this trip from Roseville to Oakland offers plenty of flexibility for when you want to depart. You won't need to worry about long stretches without services, and with zero designated stops in the data, you can make spontaneous breaks as needed. The total fuel cost is estimated at $23, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave to avoid unnecessary stops. A practical tip for this route is to be mindful of potential traffic congestion, especially as you approach the Oakland area during peak commute hours, which could extend your travel time beyond the estimated 2 hours.
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 49.5 miles from Roseville, CA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.2 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.5 miles or 1h 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 36m
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 Roseville, 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 Roseville, CA
This is one driving day of about 99 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Roseville, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 57.2 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 0.5 and 96.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Lincoln Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
96 mi into trip|~1h 54m 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
96.2 mi into trip|~1h 54m 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
96.7 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
96.9 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
$22.75 one way
$45.51 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$23.45
$46.90
premium
$6.18
$24.08
$48.15
diesel
$5.61
$21.86
$43.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.7
0
$10.40
$4.75
Efficient EV
24.8
0
$8.66
$3.96
EV Truck/SUV
39.6
0
$13.86
$6.34
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Roseville, CA
Late night
in Roseville on Tuesday
Local time
3:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy
ESE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Oakland, CA
Late night
in Oakland on Tuesday
Local time
3:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
1 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
2h 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.
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...
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 95.6
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 75.1
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,...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
$15
near mile 88.8
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 88.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 33% of the journey utilizing highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 57.2 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The road character is predominantly freeway driving, designed for efficient travel between these two California cities. While not a particularly scenic route, it's built for speed and directness, allowing for steady progress throughout the 99 miles. You'll likely experience the typical flow of traffic associated with major California arteries.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.2 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.5 miles in near Lincoln Street.
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 99 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 0.5 miles (Lincoln Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 96 miles (I 580 / Interstate Highway 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.2 miles (I 580 / MacArthur Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 2h. Total distance: 99 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Lincoln Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 96 miles (I 580 / Interstate Highway 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.2 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakland, CA before heading back.
