How far is it from Oakland, CA, to Menlo Park, CA, ?

The distance between Oakland, CA, and Menlo Park, CA, is 31 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland, CA, to Menlo Park, CA, ?

The drive from Oakland, CA, to Menlo Park, CA, takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Oakland, CA, to Menlo Park, CA, ?

The fastest route from Oakland, CA, to Menlo Park, CA, covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Menlo Park, CA from Oakland, CA?

Menlo Park, CA lies roughly to the south of Oakland, CA.

Which roads does the route from Oakland, CA to Menlo Park, CA follow?

The drive from Oakland, CA to Menlo Park, CA mainly follows I 880.

Are there charging stations between Oakland, CA and Menlo Park, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Oakland, CA to Menlo Park, CA, including 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 10950 International (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 666.

Oakland, CA Menlo Park, CA

Distance: 31 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Oakland, CA to Menlo Park, CA takes about 45 min via I 880. The distance is 31 mi. The straight-line distance is 23 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 31 mi

This 30-mile trip takes about 42 minutes, starting on Atwell Avenue. The route follows the Nimitz Freeway and CA 84, ending at Menlo Oaks Drive in the center of Silicon Valley.

1 Depart left onto Atwell Avenue 47 yd
2 Turn left onto Lynde Street 86 yd
3 Turn right onto Coolidge Avenue 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Foothill Boulevard 1 mi
5 Turn right onto 35th Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn left onto International Boulevard 1 mi
7 Turn right 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn left 170 yd
9 Continue straight onto Oakport Street 1 mi
10 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Nimitz Freeway 7 mi
12 Keep slightly left onto Nimitz Freeway 1 mi
13 Keep slightly left 6 mi

14 Keep slightly left 3 mi
15 Keep slightly right onto Nimitz Freeway 3 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Keep slightly right 1 mi
18 Continue straight 1 mi
19 Keep slightly right 8 mi
20 Turn left onto Willow Road 2 mi
21 Turn sharp right onto Bay Road 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Menlo Oaks Drive 1 mi
23 Arrive right onto Menlo Oaks Drive

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The return trip from Menlo Park, CA to Oakland, CA covers roughly the same distance, 31 mi.

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Charging points along the way

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1001 Marina Village PkwyCCS · 1001 Marina Village Pkwy, 101, Alameda, CA, 94501350 kW
10950 InternationalCCS, CHAdeMO · 10950 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94603350 kW
4200 DumontCCS · 4242 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
Ashby PlazaCCS · 1025 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710350 kW
Bayview Plaza San FranciscoCCS · 3911 3rd St, San Francisco, CA, 94124350 kW

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This 30-mile trip takes about 42 minutes, starting on Atwell Avenue. The route follows the Nimitz Freeway and CA 84, ending at Menlo Oaks Drive in the center of Silicon Valley.

Popular destinations close by

Menlo Park, CA → Palo Alto, CA9 mi · 20 min Menlo Park, CA → Portola Valley, CA10 mi · 25 min Menlo Park, CA → Los Altos Hills, CA11 mi · 20 min Menlo Park, CA → Castle Hill, CA40 mi · 1 h 5 min Menlo Park, CA → Sunnyvale, CA12 mi · 20 min Menlo Park, CA → San Mateo, CA13 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Oakland, CA, {fromState} to Menlo Park, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Oakland, CA, {fromState} and Menlo Park, CA, {toState} is 31 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland, CA, {fromState} to Menlo Park, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Oakland, CA, {fromState} to Menlo Park, CA, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Oakland, CA, {fromState} to Menlo Park, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Oakland, CA, {fromState} to Menlo Park, CA, {toState} covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Menlo Park, CA from Oakland, CA?: Menlo Park, CA lies roughly to the south of Oakland, CA.
Which roads does the route from Oakland, CA to Menlo Park, CA follow?: The drive from Oakland, CA to Menlo Park, CA mainly follows I 880.
Are there charging stations between Oakland, CA and Menlo Park, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Oakland, CA to Menlo Park, CA, including 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 10950 International (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 666.

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