Distance from San Diego to Oakland by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Oakland (CA) is 455 miles or 732 kilometers or 395 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Oakland is 490 miles (789 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 35 miles or 57 km.

San Diego to Oakland Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Diego, CA and Oakland, CA
This map shows the distance from San Diego, CA, Usa to Oakland, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Diego, California to Oakland, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Oakland, California is 490 miles or 789 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA is 490 miles or 789 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Oakland, California.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Oakland, California is approximately 490 miles (789 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 10 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Oakland take?
San Diego and Oakland are 9 hours 10 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Diego and Oakland

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Oakland (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in Oakland
2025-12-18, 08:04:22 PST	2025-12-18, 08:04:22 PST

How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Oakland California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Diego, CA and Oakland, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	490 mi	789 km	425.52 nmi
Straight line distance	455 mi	732 km	395 nmi
Difference	35 mi	57 km	30 nmi

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