How far is Modesto, CA from San Jose, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Modesto and San Jose is 53.41 miles (85.96 km).

Flight distance from Modesto, CA to San Jose, CA is 53.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Modesto to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Modesto, California to San Jose, California is: 82.83 miles (133.31 km) by car.

Driving from Modesto to San Jose will take approximately 01 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 Modesto

The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California. It is located in the Central Valley of California. Modesto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Gallo Center for the Arts and the McHenry Mansion.

Population 215666
GPS Coordinates 37°38'21"N 120°59'49"W
Latitude 37.6391000
Longitude -120.9968800
Altitude 28
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Modesto and San Jose

The distance between Modesto and San Jose is 133 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 28 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 Modesto and San Jose. The current time is 16:33:03.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 22 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.06 liters (2.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Modesto and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Modesto to San Jose is $15.65 (diesel $18.11).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $15.65 $16.35 $16.79 $18.11

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Modesto 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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