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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Oakland and San Jose is 38.15 miles (61.4 km).

Flight distance from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA is 38.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Oakland, California to San Jose, California is: 42.21 miles (67.92 km) by car.

Driving from Oakland to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 49 minutes.

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#1 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture. The city is home to the Oakland International Airport, the Oakland Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors. Oakland is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of California, Berkeley and the Mills College.

Population 424891
GPS Coordinates 37°48'16"N 122°16'15"W
Latitude 37.8043700
Longitude -122.2708000
Altitude 13
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 Oakland and San Jose

The distance between Oakland and San Jose is 68 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 45 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 Oakland and San Jose. The current time is 23:37:13.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.64 liters (1.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Oakland and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Oakland to San Jose is $7.98 (diesel $9.23).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $7.98 $8.33 $8.55 $9.23

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 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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