Palmdale to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

926.1 miles 1490.4 km · straight line
1124 miles actual route 1808.9 km · driving distance
21h 23min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
348° NNW bearing direction

How far is Palmdale from Seattle?

The distance from Palmdale to Seattle is 926.1 miles (1490.4 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NNW of Palmdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1124 miles, taking about 21h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Palmdale in California and Seattle in Washington.

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 Palmdale and Seattle. 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 Palmdale to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 23min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 40min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~27h 48min $135–$393* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palmdale & Seattle

Quick Facts

Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 309 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM