Distance from Washington to Berkeley by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Berkeley (CA) is 2427 miles or 3905 kilometers or 2108 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Berkeley is 2806 miles (4516 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 379 miles or 611 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Berkeley, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Berkeley is 2427 miles or 3905 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Berkeley, is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Berkeley?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Berkeley, CA is 5 hours 34 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Berkeley Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Berkeley, CA
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Berkeley, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Berkeley, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Berkeley, CA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Berkeley, California is 2806 miles or 4516 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Berkeley, CA is 2806 miles or 4516 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Berkeley, California.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Berkeley, California is approximately 2806 miles (4516 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Berkeley, CA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Berkeley, CA?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Berkeley take?
Washington and Berkeley are 49 hours 20 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Berkeley

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Berkeley (CA) is 3 Hours.
Berkeley time is 3 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Berkeley
2025-12-12, 23:13:44 EST2025-12-12, 20:13:44 PST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Berkeley California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Berkeley, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2806 mi 4516 km 2436.73 nmi
Straight line distance 2427 mi 3905 km 2108 nmi
Difference 379 mi 611 km 328 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Berkeley Details

Berkeley is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 52' 17.7'' Longitude: W 122° 16' 21.9''
Latitude37.87159
Longitude-122.27275
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Berkeley

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Berkeley, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 94 hours 5 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 70 hours 33 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 62 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 56 hours 27 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 51 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 47 hours 2 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 43 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 40 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 37 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 35 hours 16 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 33 hours 12 minutes