Farmington, New Mexico to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

775.5 miles 1248.1 km · straight line
1026.9 miles actual route 1652.7 km · driving distance
19h 7min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Oakland?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Oakland is 775.5 miles (1248.1 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1026.9 miles, taking about 19h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico and Oakland in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Farmington, New Mexico and Oakland. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Farmington, New Mexico to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 7min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 56min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~24h 51min $123–$359* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Oakland

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM