Monterey to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.7 miles 138 km · straight line
111 miles actual route 178.7 km · driving distance
2h 11min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Monterey from Oakland?

The distance from Monterey to Oakland is 85.7 miles (138 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located NNW of Monterey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 111 miles, taking about 2h 11min. 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 Monterey 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 Monterey to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 11min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 37min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monterey & Oakland

Quick Facts

Monterey
36.60°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
26m 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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 290.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM