How far is it from Oakland, CA, to Richmond, CA, ?

The distance between Oakland, CA, and Richmond, CA, is 15 mi by road.

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

The drive from Oakland, CA, to Richmond, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Oakland, CA, to Richmond, CA, ?

The fastest route from Oakland, CA, to Richmond, CA, covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Richmond, CA from Oakland, CA?

Richmond, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Oakland, CA.

Are there charging stations between Oakland, CA and Richmond, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Oakland, CA to Richmond, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 10950 International (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 331.

Oakland, CA Richmond, CA

Distance: 15 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Oakland, CA to Richmond, CA takes about 25 min via I 580. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 15 mi

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 Take ramp left 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto MacArthur Freeway 6 mi
6 Continue straight onto Eastshore Freeway 4 mi
7 Keep slightly left onto Eastshore Freeway 4 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn left onto San Pablo Avenue 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Garvin Avenue 1 mi
11 Turn right onto 29th Street 1 mi
12 Arrive left onto 29th Street

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The return trip from Richmond, CA to Oakland, CA covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

331 chargers

1001 Harrison StCCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla · 1001 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
1001 Marina Village PkwyCCS · 1001 Marina Village Pkwy, 101, Alameda, CA, 94501350 kW
10950 InternationalCCS, CHAdeMO · 10950 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94603350 kW
2860 16th StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2860 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA)CCS, Type1 · 4080 San Pablo Ave, Hercules, CA, 94547350 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Richmond, CA → Corte Madera, CA14 mi · 25 min Richmond, CA → El Cerrito, CA4 mi · 10 min Richmond, CA → Petaluma, CA35 mi · 50 min Richmond, CA → Santa Rosa, CA51 mi · 1 h 10 min Richmond, CA → Montalvin Manor, CA5 mi · 10 min Richmond, CA → Albany, CA6 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Oakland, CA, {fromState} to Richmond, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Oakland, CA, {fromState} and Richmond, CA, {toState} is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland, CA, {fromState} to Richmond, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Oakland, CA, {fromState} to Richmond, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Oakland, CA, {fromState} to Richmond, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Oakland, CA, {fromState} to Richmond, CA, {toState} covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Richmond, CA from Oakland, CA?: Richmond, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Oakland, CA.
Are there charging stations between Oakland, CA and Richmond, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Oakland, CA to Richmond, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 10950 International (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 331.

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