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Cities Near Oakland

Cities near Oakland, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Richmond, Daly City, Castro Valley. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Oakland, California is Richmond, about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Richmond10 mi / 16 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Daly City12 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Castro Valley13 mi / 20 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Walnut Creek13 mi / 21 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
San Ramon16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
San Mateo17 mi / 27 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
San Rafael18 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Union City20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Vallejo21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Pleasanton24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Oakland

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Richmond, Daly City, Castro Valley, Walnut Creek, San Ramon. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Oakland include Richmond, Daly City, Castro Valley, Walnut Creek, San Ramon. The closest is Richmond, about 10 miles (16 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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