How far is Palm Desert, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palm Desert and San Jose is 398.26 miles (640.93 km).
Flight distance from Palm Desert, CA to San Jose, CA is 398.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 55 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 50 minutes to travel from Palm Desert to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palm Desert, California to San Jose, California is: 462.5 miles (744.32 km) by car.
Driving from Palm Desert to San Jose will take approximately 07 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Palm Desert
A city in Riverside County, California. It is located in the Coachella Valley region of the state. Palm Desert is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palm Desert International Tennis Garden and the Palm Desert Art Museum.
| Population | 53524 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°43'21"N 116°22'37"W |
| Latitude | 33.7225500 |
| Longitude | -116.3769700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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 Palm Desert and San Jose
The distance between Palm Desert and San Jose is 744 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 16 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 Palm Desert and San Jose. The current time is 21:10:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 61.78 liters (16.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palm Desert and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palm Desert to San Jose is $87.39 (diesel $101.12).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $87.39 | $91.26 | $93.73 | $101.12 |
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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 Palm Desert 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.
