Best Time to Drive from Walnut Creek to Oakland

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 18 minutes via SR-24 West, usually 18 at this time.

On weekdays the 17-mile drive from Walnut Creek to Oakland (via SR-24 West) usually takes as little as 15 minutes and up to 21 minutes, when leaving around 9 am on Tuesdays. The fastest times to leave are before 6:30 am or after 6:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 17 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 12 pm on Sundays (19 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 Walnut Creek to Oakland?

On weekdays, leave before 6:30 am or after 6:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 15 minutes then, versus up to 21 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Creek to Oakland?

The 17-mile drive usually takes 15 to 21 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 17 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Walnut Creek to Oakland?

Leaving around 9 am on Tuesdays is usually slowest, about 21 minutes.

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