How far is it from Oakland, CA to Acalanes Ridge, CA?

The distance between Oakland, CA and Acalanes Ridge, CA is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland, CA to Acalanes Ridge, CA?

The drive from Oakland, CA to Acalanes Ridge, CA takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Oakland, CA to Acalanes Ridge, CA?

The fastest route from Oakland, CA to Acalanes Ridge, CA covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Acalanes Ridge, CA from Oakland, CA?

Acalanes Ridge, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Oakland, CA.

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Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Oakland, CA to Acalanes Ridge, CA takes about 30 min via CA 24. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 17 mi

This 17-mile trip takes about 27 minutes. From Atwell Avenue, head onto CA 13 and the Warren Freeway, following Cuesta Way into the rolling hills of Contra Costa County where the route ends at Acalanes Ridge.

1 Depart left onto Atwell Avenue 47 yd
2 Turn right onto Lynde Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Fruitvale Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right onto School Street 142 yd
5 Turn left onto Champion Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Lincoln Avenue 2 mi
7 Turn left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Warren Freeway 3 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Continue straight 164 yd
11 Merge slightly left onto Grove Shafter Freeway 1 mi
12 Keep slightly left onto Grove Shafter Freeway 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Caldecott Tunnel 9 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Keep slightly left 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Mount Diablo Boulevard 141 yd
17 Turn left onto Oakland Boulevard 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Oakvale Road 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Terrace Road 1 mi
20 Keep slightly left onto Terrace Road 105 yd
21 Turn left onto Loma Vista 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Cuesta Way 1 mi
23 Turn right 78 yd
24 Arrive

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The return trip from Acalanes Ridge, CA to Oakland, CA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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How far is it from Oakland, CA to Acalanes Ridge, CA?: The distance between Oakland, CA and Acalanes Ridge, CA is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland, CA to Acalanes Ridge, CA?: The drive from Oakland, CA to Acalanes Ridge, CA takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Oakland, CA to Acalanes Ridge, CA?: The fastest route from Oakland, CA to Acalanes Ridge, CA covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Acalanes Ridge, CA from Oakland, CA?: Acalanes Ridge, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Oakland, CA.

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