How far is Palo Alto, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palo Alto and San Jose is 15.35 miles (24.7 km).
Flight distance from Palo Alto, CA to San Jose, CA is 15.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palo Alto, California to San Jose, California is: 16.85 miles (27.12 km) by car.
Driving from Palo Alto to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Palo Alto
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Palo Alto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Stanford University campus and the Computer History Museum.
| Population | 67008 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°26'31"N 122°8'35"W |
| Latitude | 37.4418800 |
| Longitude | -122.1430200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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 Palo Alto and San Jose
The distance between Palo Alto and San Jose is 27 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 18 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 Palo Alto and San Jose. The current time is 23:14:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.25 liters (0.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palo Alto and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palo Alto to San Jose is $3.18 (diesel $3.68).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $3.18 | $3.33 | $3.42 | $3.68 |
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 Palo Alto 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.
