How far is San Diego, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Diego and San Jose is 416.62 miles (670.49 km).
Flight distance from San Diego, CA to San Jose, CA is 416.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 56 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 51 minutes to travel from San Diego to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Diego, California to San Jose, California is: 467.66 miles (752.63 km) by car.
Driving from San Diego to San Jose will take approximately 07 hours 15 minutes.
#1 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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 San Diego and San Jose
The distance between San Diego and San Jose is 753 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 21 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 San Diego and San Jose. The current time is 23:47:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 62.47 liters (16.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Diego and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Diego to San Jose is $88.37 (diesel $102.25).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $88.37 | $92.28 | $94.77 | $102.25 |
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 San Diego 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.
