How far is Santa Cruz, CA from San Jose, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and San Jose is 26.32 miles (42.36 km).

Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to San Jose, CA is 26.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to San Jose, California is: 32.01 miles (51.51 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Cruz to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 Santa Cruz

The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Santa Cruz is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Mission.

Population 64317
GPS Coordinates 36°58'27"N 122°1'51"W
Latitude 36.9741200
Longitude -122.0308000
Altitude 11
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 Santa Cruz and San Jose

The distance between Santa Cruz and San Jose is 52 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 34 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 Santa Cruz and San Jose. The current time is 02:41:05.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.28 liters (1.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to San Jose is $6.05 (diesel $7).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $6.05 $6.32 $6.49 $7

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Cruz 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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