Day trip from San Jose to Oakland
Oakland lies 61 km (38 mi) north-west of San Jose, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 61 km (38 mi) apart, Oakland is a realistic day trip from San Jose: about 1 h each way by road.
| San Jose | Oakland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 997,368 | 419,267 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 95025–95196 | 94601–94666 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Oakland
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Staying in Oakland
Our booking partner lists 524 places to stay in Oakland. Of the 364 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (170), and 4 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 20,728 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Oakland
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Common questions
How far is Oakland from San Jose?
61 km (38 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Jose; by road roughly 75 km (47 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Jose to Oakland by road?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Jose and Oakland?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where can I stay in Oakland?
Our booking partner lists 524 places to stay in Oakland, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.