Traffic Predict

Best Time to Drive from OAK to Oakland

Right now (10:01 am PDT): about 11 minutes via I-880 North, usually 11 at this time.

On weekdays the 9-mile drive from OAK to Oakland (via I-880 North) usually takes as little as 11 minutes and up to 16 minutes, when leaving around 8:30 am on Thursdays. The fastest times to leave are before 7:30 am or after 10:30 am. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 12 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 2:30 pm on Saturdays (12 minutes).

Drive times are measured from Oakland International Airport (OAK) (John Glenn Drive) to downtown Oakland (Broadway) along the route shown. Starting or ending elsewhere in a big city can add or save several minutes.

Typical drive time by departure time

Minutes from OAK to Oakland by day and time you leave (local time)
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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 OAK to Oakland?

On weekdays, leave before 7:30 am or after 10:30 am. The drive usually takes about 11 minutes then, versus up to 16 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from OAK to Oakland?

The 9-mile drive usually takes 11 to 16 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 12 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from OAK to Oakland?

Leaving around 8:30 am on Thursdays is usually slowest, about 16 minutes.

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