| pos. | code | crew stroke | lane | finish | qualification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | STL | Station L Rowing Club A | [3] | 04:08.11 | (1) | FA |
| Sydney Ey | ||||||
| 2. | SSAC | Sacramento State Aquatic Center/Capital A | [4] | 04:17.57 | (2) | FA |
| Susan Hooten | +9.46 | |||||
| 3. | PRC | Pocock Rowing Club A | [5] | 04:21.42 | (3) | |
| Rebecca Hoch | +13.31 | |||||
| 4. | STL | Station L Rowing Club B | [2] | 04:41.91 | (4) | |
| Sarah Lewins | +33.80 | |||||