Distance from Los Angeles to Oakland by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Oakland (CA) is 344 miles or 553 kilometers or 299 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Oakland is 370 miles (596 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 26 miles or 43 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Oakland is 344 miles or 553 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Oakland, is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

What is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Oakland?

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA is 0 hours 47 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Oakland Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Los Angeles, CA and Oakland, CA
This map shows the distance from Los Angeles, CA, Usa to Oakland, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Los Angeles, California to Oakland, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Oakland, California is 370 miles or 596 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA is 370 miles or 596 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Oakland, California.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Oakland, California is approximately 370 miles (596 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 50 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Oakland take?
Los Angeles and Oakland are 6 hours 50 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Los Angeles and Oakland

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Oakland (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Oakland
2025-12-19, 17:45:08 PST2025-12-19, 17:45:08 PST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Oakland California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Los Angeles, CA and Oakland, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 370 mi 596 km 321.31 nmi
Straight line distance 344 mi 553 km 299 nmi
Difference 26 mi 43 km 22 nmi

Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Oakland Details

Oakland is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 48' 15.7'' Longitude: W 122° 16' 14.9''
Latitude37.80437
Longitude-122.2708
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Oakland

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Oakland, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 18 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 27 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 12 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 39 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 22 minutes