Distance from San Francisco to Oakland (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and Oakland, California is 13 kilometers (8 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Oakland, California, United States

San Francisco and Oakland are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, separated by the San Francisco Bay, with both cities being part of the larger Northern California region. The straight-line distance between them is 13 kilometers, heading east.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Francisco at 28 meters above sea level and Oakland at 24 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Oakland crosses the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, passing through Treasure Island and entering Oakland via Interstate 80, offering views of the bay.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Treasure Island, Bay Bridge, Jack London Square.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Francisco to Oakland crosses the iconic Bay Bridge, with views of the bay and urban landscapes, highlighting the proximity of these two vibrant cities.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists. Summer offers festivals but can be crowded.

Climate

Oakland has a slightly warmer climate than San Francisco, with less fog and more sunny days, making it generally more temperate.

Accessibility

Oakland offers good public transport and accessible facilities, similar to San Francisco, with BART and AC Transit providing comprehensive services.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 2-3 hours
Bicycle 1-2 hours
Motorcycle 30-45 minutes
Car 30-45 minutes
Helicopter 1-5 minutes
Speed Time
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San Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)

Oakland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.8044° N 122.2708° W

Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)

Other distances from Oakland

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Oakland to New York City 4,126 km
From Oakland to Los Angeles 553 km
From Oakland to Chicago 2,977 km
From Oakland to Houston 2,636 km
From Oakland to Phoenix 1,042 km

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Iztapalapa, Mexico Xochimilco, Mexico 12 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala Mixco, Guatemala 12 km
São Paulo, Brazil Guarulhos, Brazil 14 km
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Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico 14 km
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico 11 km
Mississauga, Canada Brampton, Canada 15 km
Navi Mumbai, India Mumbai, India 15 km
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New York City, United States Queens, United States 15 km

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