Palmdale to San Ramon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

308.6 miles 496.7 km · straight line
385.8 miles estimated 620.9 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Palmdale from San Ramon?

The distance from Palmdale to San Ramon is 308.6 miles (496.7 km) as the crow flies. San Ramon is located NW of Palmdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.8 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Palmdale and San Ramon. 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 Palmdale to San Ramon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palmdale & San Ramon

Quick Facts

Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m elevation
San Ramon
37.78°N, 121.98°W
America/Los_Angeles
148m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients