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.

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#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
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#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

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 16:25:26.

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 November 12, 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.

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