Distance from Washington to Oakland by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Oakland (CA) is 2428 miles or 3907 kilometers or 2109 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Oakland is 2810 miles (4523 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 382 miles or 616 km.

Washington to Oakland Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Oakland, CA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Oakland, California is 2810 miles or 4523 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Oakland, CA is 2810 miles or 4523 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Oakland, California.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Oakland, California is approximately 2810 miles (4523 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Oakland, CA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Oakland, CA?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 24 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Oakland take?
Washington and Oakland are 49 hours 24 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 Washington and Oakland

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Oakland (CA) is 3 Hours.
Oakland time is 3 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Oakland
2025-12-13, 02:28:07 EST	2025-12-12, 23:28:07 PST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Oakland California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2810 mi	4523 km	2440.2 nmi
Straight line distance	2428 mi	3907 km	2109 nmi
Difference	382 mi	616 km	331 nmi

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