Best Time to Drive from Oakland to Hayward

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 16 minutes via I-880 South, usually 16 at this time.

On weekdays the 15-mile drive from Oakland to Hayward (via I-880 South) usually takes as little as 15 minutes and up to 24 minutes, when leaving around 5:30 pm on Tuesdays. The fastest times to leave are before 6:30 am or after 7 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 18 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 4:30 pm on Saturdays (18 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 Oakland to Hayward?

On weekdays, leave before 6:30 am or after 7 pm. The drive usually takes about 15 minutes then, versus up to 24 minutes at the worst times.

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

The 15-mile drive usually takes 15 to 24 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 18 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Oakland to Hayward?

Leaving around 5:30 pm on Tuesdays is usually slowest, about 24 minutes.

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