How far is Lafayette, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lafayette and San Jose is 39.68 miles (63.85 km).
Flight distance from Lafayette, CA to San Jose, CA is 39.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lafayette, California to San Jose, California is: 52.63 miles (84.7 km) by car.
Driving from Lafayette to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Lafayette
City in California
| Population | 25992 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°53'9"N 122°7'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.8857600 |
| Longitude | -122.1180200 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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 Lafayette and San Jose
The distance between Lafayette and San Jose is 85 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 56 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 Lafayette and San Jose. The current time is 18:10:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.03 liters (1.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to San Jose is $9.95 (diesel $11.51).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $9.95 | $10.39 | $10.67 | $11.51 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette 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.
