Big Sur to Livermore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

97.6 miles 157 km · straight line
122 miles estimated 196.3 km · driving distance
2h 27min estimated drive time
$12 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Livermore?

The distance from Big Sur to Livermore is 97.6 miles (157 km) as the crow flies. Livermore is located N of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 122 miles, taking about 2h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur and Livermore. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Big Sur to Livermore

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 27min $12 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 56min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 20min $15–$43* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Livermore

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m elevation
Livermore
37.68°N, 121.77°W
America/Los_Angeles
150m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 255.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients