How far is Foster City, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Foster City and San Jose is 25.59 miles (41.19 km).
Flight distance from Foster City, CA to San Jose, CA is 25.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Foster City, California to San Jose, California is: 28.82 miles (46.38 km) by car.
Driving from Foster City to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Foster City
City in San Mateo County, California, United States
| Population | 33901 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'31"N 122°16'16"W |
| Latitude | 37.5585500 |
| Longitude | -122.2710800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley, in California's Silicon Valley. San Jose is a major center for the technology industry.
| Population | 1013616 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°20'22"N 121°53'42"W |
| Latitude | 37.3393900 |
| Longitude | -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Jose: North Market Street (-121.89496,37.33939)
Estimated Travel Time Between Foster City and San Jose
The distance between Foster City and San Jose is 46 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 30 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Foster City and San Jose. The current time is 00:04:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.85 liters (1.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Foster City and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Foster City to San Jose is $5.45 (diesel $6.3).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $5.45 | $5.69 | $5.84 | $6.3 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Foster City and San Jose (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
