Sacramento to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

625 miles 1005.8 km · straight line
752.4 miles actual route 1210.8 km · driving distance
14h 30min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
356° N bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Seattle?

The distance from Sacramento to Seattle is 625 miles (1005.8 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located N of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 752.4 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 30min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 24min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~18h 51min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Seattle

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM