Distance from Philadelphia to Oakland by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Oakland (CA) is 2509 miles or 4037 kilometers or 2179 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Oakland is 2873 miles (4624 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 364 miles or 587 km.

Philadelphia to Oakland Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Oakland, CA

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Oakland, California is 2873 miles or 4624 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Oakland, CA is 2873 miles or 4624 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Oakland, California.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Oakland, California is approximately 2873 miles (4624 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 50 to 51 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Oakland, CA

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Oakland, CA?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 17 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Oakland take?
Philadelphia and Oakland are 50 hours 17 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 Philadelphia and Oakland

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Oakland (CA) is 3 Hours.
Oakland time is 3 Hours behind Philadelphia.

Current local time in Philadelphia	Current local time in Oakland
2025-12-19, 22:16:38 EST	2025-12-19, 19:16:38 PST

How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Oakland California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2873 mi	4624 km	2494.91 nmi
Straight line distance	2509 mi	4037 km	2179 nmi
Difference	364 mi	587 km	315 nmi

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