Origin
Wofford Heights, CA
Afternoon in Wofford Heights on Sunday
Local time
1:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wofford Heights, 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
6h 10m
Distance
307.5 mi
495 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 57m
★
6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wofford Heights, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Oakland, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Wofford Heights, CA to Oakland, CA is 307.5 miles and takes about 6h 10m via Golden State Highway and Northbound California State Route 99, with a fuel budget near $71 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region north towards another part of the same coast, mostly on well-traveled highways. It's a straightforward trip that's easily manageable in a single day, perfect if you want to get to your destination without an overnight stay. Consider this route for its efficiency and direct path through California.
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
153.7 miles from Wofford Heights, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Highway | 87.7 mi | 1h 34m |
| Northbound California State Route 99 | 74.7 mi | 1h 27m |
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 29.7 mi | 34m |
| Garces Highway | 26.3 mi | 39m |
| CA 99 | 21.4 mi | 24m |
| East Evans Road | 20.3 mi | 30m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Bakersfield-Glennville Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Golden State Highway
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wofford Heights, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on East Evans Road
20 mi
·
30 min
·
East Evans Road
2
Turn slight left onto CA 155
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bakersfield-Glennville Road
3
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 155
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Bakersfield-Glennville Road
4
Continue on CA 155
25 mi
·
36 min
·
Garces Highway
5
Enter roundabout onto CA 155
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
Garces Highway
6
Continue on CA 155
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Garces Highway
7
Turn right onto CA 155
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fremont Street
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
9
Merge onto CA 99
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 144
Toward Avenue 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CA 99
21 mi
·
24 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99
75 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Northbound California State Route 99
Toward CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
14
Merge onto CA 120
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
CA 120
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 5
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Westside Freeway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
17
Continue on I 580
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 880 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 880
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 41A
Toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Oak Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Harrison Street
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
14th Street
27
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 10m estimated drive time, starting your journey in the morning from Wofford Heights will allow you to reach Oakland with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself; however, be aware of the longest stretch of 87.7 miles on the Golden State Highway, so plan for a fuel or stretch break before or during that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning between highways, as the $71 fuel cost is an estimate and actual prices can vary. A good tip is to check traffic conditions before you leave, as delays can easily add time to your drive on these main arteries.
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 153.7 miles from Wofford Heights, CA, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 68 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.7 miles or 3h 9m 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 4m
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 Wofford Heights, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Wofford Heights, CA
This is one driving day of about 307.5 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Wofford Heights, 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 Golden State Highway for about 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 153.7 miles from Wofford Heights, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Golden State Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 miles.
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 215 decision points cluster between mile 144.8 and 306.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
144.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
Take the exit toward Avenue 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 144
Toward Avenue 7
7
166.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
|
CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99 toward CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99
8
293.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 52m 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
296.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 54m 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
306.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 6m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.68 one way
$141.35 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $72.83 | $145.66 |
| premium | $6.18 | $74.78 | $149.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.89 | $135.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.3 | 1 | $32.29 | $14.76 |
| Efficient EV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.91 | $12.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123 | 1 | $43.05 | $19.68 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Oakland, CA
Afternoon in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
1:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
22 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 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter an 87.7-mile stretch on the Golden State Highway, which is the longest uninterrupted segment. Expect periods of steady cruising on larger roadways, interspersed with changes as you transition onto different state routes like the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. The driving experience is primarily about covering distance efficiently, with the character of the road shifting as you progress northward through California.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.7 mi on Golden State Highway.
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 144.8 miles in.
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 21 significant decision points across 307.5 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 144.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.7 miles (CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 293.7 miles (I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway): 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 Wofford Heights, CA and Oakland, CA, road signs point toward Avenue 7 and San Francisco.
Avenue 7
144.8 mi in
|
~2h 59m
San Francisco
241.3 mi in
|
~4h 51m
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 6h 10m. Total distance: 307.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.7 miles on Golden State Highway. 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 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. 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 144.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.7 miles (CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 293.7 miles (I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oakland, CA before the return drive.
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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