Distance from Los Angeles to Oakland (United States)

The distance between Los Angeles, California and Oakland, California is 553 kilometers (343 miles).

Los Angeles, California, United States

Oakland, California, United States

Los Angeles and Oakland are located in California, with Los Angeles in the southern part and Oakland in the northern part of the state. The straight-line distance between them is 553 kilometers, heading northwest.

Los Angeles is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level, while Oakland is at only 24 meters.

Driving route

The drive from Los Angeles to Oakland covers approximately 595 km via I-5 N, passing through the Central Valley and near cities like Bakersfield and Stockton.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Central Valley, Bakersfield, Stockton, San Joaquin Valley.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Los Angeles to Oakland crosses California's diverse landscapes, including the Central Valley and the San Joaquin Valley.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant temperatures, avoiding summer crowds and winter rains.

Climate

Oakland generally has cooler and more moderate temperatures compared to the warmer climate of Los Angeles.

Accessibility

Oakland offers extensive public transit and accessible facilities, similar to Los Angeles, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1 day
Motorcycle 6-8 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
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 Los Angeles

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 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

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