Folsom to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84.7 miles 136.3 km · straight line
101.8 miles actual route 163.9 km · driving distance
2h 3min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
225° SW bearing direction

How far is Folsom from Oakland?

The distance from Folsom to Oakland is 84.7 miles (136.3 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located SW of Folsom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101.8 miles, taking about 2h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Folsom and Oakland. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Folsom to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 3min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 28min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 57min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Folsom & Oakland

Quick Facts

Folsom
38.68°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 294 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM