Distance from New York City to Oakland by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Oakland (CA) is 2562 miles or 4123 kilometers or 2225 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Oakland is 2912 miles (4687 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 350 miles or 564 km.

New York City to Oakland Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Oakland, CA

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Oakland, California is 2912 miles or 4687 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Oakland, CA is 2912 miles or 4687 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Oakland, California.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Oakland, California is approximately 2912 miles (4687 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 51 to 52 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Oakland, CA

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Oakland, CA?
The total driving time is 51 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Oakland take?
New York City and Oakland are 51 hours 20 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 New York City and Oakland

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Oakland (CA) is 3 Hours.
Oakland time is 3 Hours behind New York City.

Current local time in New York City	Current local time in Oakland
2025-12-17, 06:14:47 EST	2025-12-17, 03:14:47 PST

How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Oakland California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between New York City, NY and Oakland, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2912 mi	4687 km	2528.78 nmi
Straight line distance	2562 mi	4123 km	2225 nmi
Difference	350 mi	564 km	303 nmi

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