How Far Is Oakland from Daly City? Just 12 Miles

Neighbors Across the Bay

Oakland and Daly City are adjacent cities in the San Francisco Bay Area, separated by only about 12 miles (19 km).

Quick Travel

• Driving: 20–30 minutes via I‑80 W / US‑101 S (Bay Bridge → San Francisco → Daly City)
• BART: ~25 minutes (Oakland stations to Daly City station on the Yellow/Green line)

Despite being in different counties (Alameda vs. San Mateo), they're practically next‑door neighbors in Bay Area terms.