How far is San Francisco, CA from Oakland, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Francisco and Oakland is 8.37 miles (13.46 km).
Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Oakland, CA is 8.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Oakland, California is: 12.34 miles (19.87 km) by car.
Driving from San Francisco to Oakland will take approximately 00 hours 20 minutes.
#1 San Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the tip of a peninsula in Northern California. San Francisco is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Golden Gate Bridge.
| Population | 866606 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'30"N 122°25'10"W |
| Latitude | 37.7749300 |
| Longitude | -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakland
The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture. The city is home to the Oakland International Airport, the Oakland Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors. Oakland is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of California, Berkeley and the Mills College.
| Population | 424891 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°48'16"N 122°16'15"W |
| Latitude | 37.8043700 |
| Longitude | -122.2708000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Oakland: 14th Street (-122.270903,37.804207)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Francisco and Oakland
The distance between San Francisco and Oakland is 20 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 13 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between San Francisco and Oakland. The current time is 23:56:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.65 liters (0.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Francisco and Oakland.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Francisco to Oakland is $2.33 (diesel $2.7).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $2.33 | $2.44 | $2.5 | $2.7 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Francisco and Oakland (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
