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
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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.
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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 144Toward Avenue 7Use 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 99Use 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 34Toward I 238Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 880 NorthUse 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 41AToward Oak Street, Lakeside DriveUse 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
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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.
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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 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 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.
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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
$64.33 one way
$128.67 round trip
$5.31/gal25.4 MPG avg108 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$66.81
$133.63
premium
$5.67
$68.58
$137.16
diesel
$4.80
$58.06
$116.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Wofford Heights, CA
Evening
in Wofford Heights on Monday
Local time
5:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
98°F
Sunny
WSW 10 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 1:44AM PDT until July 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 1:44AM PDT until July 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Destination
Oakland, CA
Evening
in Oakland on Monday
Local time
5:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
SW 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 1:44AM PDT until July 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 1:44AM PDT until July 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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
29 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
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.
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
near mile 307.5
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
near mile 307.5
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
near mile 307.5
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
near mile 307.5
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
near mile 307.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
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 Effort10/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,043 ft43 ft
Total Climb
847 ft
Total Descent
3,491 ft
Highest Point
3,043 ft
~22 mi in
Elevation Range
3,000 ft
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.
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 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.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Yes — we found about 22 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 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. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
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.
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.
