North Cascades to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

759.3 miles 1222 km · straight line
917.6 miles actual route 1476.8 km · driving distance
18h 13min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
184° S bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from Oakland?

The distance from North Cascades to Oakland is 759.3 miles (1222 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located S of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 917.6 miles, taking about 18h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — North Cascades in Washington 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 North Cascades 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 North Cascades to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 13min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 52min $73–$138* Budget
Train ~23h 41min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & Oakland

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m 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 253 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM