How far is San Francisco, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Francisco and San Jose is 41.6 miles (66.95 km).
Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA is 41.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to San Jose, California is: 47.89 miles (77.07 km) by car.
Driving from San Francisco to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 49 minutes.
#1 San Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the tip of a peninsula in Northern California. San Francisco is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Golden Gate Bridge.
| Population | 866606 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'30"N 122°25'10"W |
| Latitude | 37.7749300 |
| Longitude | -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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 Francisco and San Jose
The distance between San Francisco and San Jose is 77 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 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 Francisco and San Jose. The current time is 23:30:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.4 liters (1.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Francisco and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Francisco to San Jose is $9.05 (diesel $10.47).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $9.05 | $9.45 | $9.7 | $10.47 |
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 Francisco 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.
