How far is San Jose, CA from Modesto, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Jose and Modesto is 53.41 miles (85.96 km).
Flight distance from San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA is 53.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from San Jose to Modesto with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Modesto, California is: 82.99 miles (133.57 km) by car.
Driving from San Jose to Modesto will take approximately 01 hours 41 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Modesto
The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California. It is located in the Central Valley of California. Modesto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Gallo Center for the Arts and the McHenry Mansion.
| Population | 215666 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°38'21"N 120°59'49"W |
| Latitude | 37.6391000 |
| Longitude | -120.9968800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Modesto: 11th Street (-120.996829,37.639137)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Jose and Modesto
The distance between San Jose and Modesto is 134 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 29 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 Jose and Modesto. The current time is 09:00:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.09 liters (2.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Jose and Modesto.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Jose to Modesto is $15.68 (diesel $18.15).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $15.68 | $16.38 | $16.82 | $18.15 |
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 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Jose and Modesto (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
