Distance from Seattle to Berkeley by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Berkeley (CA) is 673 miles or 1083 kilometers or 585 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Berkeley is 795 miles (1281 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 122 miles or 198 km.

Flight distance from Seattle, WA to Berkeley, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Seattle and Berkeley is 673 miles or 1083 km.
The nearest airport to Seattle, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the nearest airport to Berkeley, is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

What is the average flight time from Seattle to Berkeley?

Flight time from Seattle, WA to Berkeley, CA is 1 hours 32 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Seattle to Berkeley Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Berkeley, CA

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Berkeley, California is 795 miles or 1281 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Berkeley, CA is 795 miles or 1281 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Berkeley, California.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Berkeley, California is approximately 795 miles (1281 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Seattle, WA to Berkeley, CA

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Berkeley, CA?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Berkeley take?
Seattle and Berkeley are 15 hours 21 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 Seattle and Berkeley

Time difference between Seattle (WA) and Berkeley (CA) is 1 Hours.
Berkeley time is 1 Hours behind Seattle.

Current local time in SeattleCurrent local time in Berkeley
2025-12-19, 12:02:54 MST2025-12-19, 11:02:54 PST
How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and Berkeley California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Seattle, WA and Berkeley, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 795 mi 1281 km 690.38 nmi
Straight line distance 673 mi 1083 km 585 nmi
Difference 122 mi 198 km 105 nmi

Seattle Details

Seattle is located in Washington, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 47° 36' 22.4'' Longitude: W 122° 19' 55.5''
Latitude47.60621
Longitude-122.33207
StateWashington
Nearest airports to Seattle

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Berkeley Details

Berkeley is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 52' 17.7'' Longitude: W 122° 16' 21.9''
Latitude37.87159
Longitude-122.27275
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Berkeley

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Seattle, WA and Berkeley, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 26 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 20 hours 0 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 16 hours 0 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 20 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 0 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 25 minutes