Best Time to Drive from Berkeley to Pleasanton

On weekdays the 33-mile drive from Berkeley to Pleasanton (via I-580 West) usually takes as little as 34 minutes and up to 40 minutes, when leaving around 8:30 am on Wednesdays. The fastest times to leave are before 8 am or after 9:30 am. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 36 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 1 pm on Sundays (36 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Berkeley to Pleasanton?

On weekdays, leave before 8 am or after 9:30 am. The drive usually takes about 34 minutes then, versus up to 40 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Berkeley to Pleasanton?

The 33-mile drive usually takes 34 to 40 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 36 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Berkeley to Pleasanton?

Leaving around 8:30 am on Wednesdays is usually slowest, about 40 minutes.

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