Distance from Boston to Oakland (United States)

The distance between Boston, Massachusetts and Oakland, California is 4,331 kilometers (2,691 miles).

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Oakland, California, United States

Boston is located on the east coast of the United States, while Oakland is situated on the west coast, requiring travel across the entire country. The straight-line distance between them is 4,331 kilometers, heading west.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Boston at 38 meters above sea level and Oakland at 24 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Boston to Oakland spans major highways like I-90 and I-80, passing through regions such as the Midwest and the Rocky Mountains, offering a cross-country experience.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Niagara Falls, Chicago skyline, Rocky Mountains, Salt Lake City.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Boston to Oakland crosses diverse landscapes, including urban centers and natural landmarks like the Rocky Mountains.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions, avoiding peak summer crowds and winter weather.

Climate

Oakland generally has milder winters and cooler summers compared to Boston, with less humidity and more consistent temperatures.

Accessibility

Oakland offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Boston, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 7-8 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Boston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 42.3584° N 71.0598° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)
  • Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)
  • Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY)
  • Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM)
Oakland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.8044° N 122.2708° W

Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Buchanan Field Airport (CCR)

Other distances from Boston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Boston to New York City 306 km
From Boston to Los Angeles 4,179 km
From Boston to Chicago 1,371 km
From Boston to Houston 2,583 km
From Boston to Phoenix 3,701 km

Other distances from Oakland

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Oakland to New York City 4,126 km
From Oakland to Los Angeles 553 km
From Oakland to Chicago 2,977 km
From Oakland to Houston 2,636 km
From Oakland to Phoenix 1,042 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Valencia, Venezuela Mazatlán, Mexico 4,326 km
Kingston, Jamaica Tijuana, Mexico 4,326 km
Hermosillo, Mexico Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 4,326 km
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Barquisimeto, Venezuela Culiacán, Mexico 4,337 km
Kano, Nigeria Brussels, Belgium 4,325 km
Fortaleza, Brazil Lima, Peru 4,337 km
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