How far is Los Angeles, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Los Angeles and San Jose is 305.82 miles (492.17 km).
Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is 305.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Los Angeles to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to San Jose, California is: 341.18 miles (549.08 km) by car.
Driving from Los Angeles to San Jose will take approximately 05 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.
| Population | 3970219 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W |
| Latitude | 34.0522300 |
| Longitude | -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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 Los Angeles and San Jose
The distance between Los Angeles and San Jose is 549 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 06 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 Los Angeles and San Jose. The current time is 03:48:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.57 liters (12.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Los Angeles and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Los Angeles to San Jose is $64.47 (diesel $74.59).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $64.47 | $67.32 | $69.14 | $74.59 |
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 November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Los Angeles 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.
