How far is San Mateo, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Mateo and San Jose is 28.22 miles (45.42 km).
Flight distance from San Mateo, CA to San Jose, CA is 28.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Mateo, California to San Jose, California is: 30.21 miles (48.62 km) by car.
Driving from San Mateo to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 33 minutes.
#1 San Mateo
The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Peninsula. San Mateo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the San Mateo Public Library and the San Mateo Historical Museum.
| Population | 102398 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'47"N 122°19'32"W |
| Latitude | 37.5629900 |
| Longitude | -122.3255300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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 Mateo and San Jose
The distance between San Mateo and San Jose is 49 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 32 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 Mateo and San Jose. The current time is 03:14:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.04 liters (1.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Mateo and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Mateo to San Jose is $5.71 (diesel $6.61).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $5.71 | $5.96 | $6.12 | $6.61 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Mateo 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.
