How far is Sunnyvale, CA from San Jose, CA?
Fastest route
Sunnyvale and San Jose are both located in Santa Clara County, California. The distance between the two cities is 12 miles (19 kilometers) by car, following the US-101 N route. The fastest route from Sunnyvale to San Jose is 22 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop. The halfway point is Cupertino, CA.
Here are the steps to get from Sunnyvale to San Jose by car:
- Head east on El Camino Real toward N Wolfe Rd.
- Turn right onto N Wolfe Rd.
- Turn left to merge onto US-101 N.
- Keep right at the fork and follow signs for US-101 N toward San Jose.
- Continue to follow US-101 N.
- Take exit 386A for Alum Rock Ave/Santa Clara St/CA-130.
- Turn right onto E Santa Clara St.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sunnyvale and San Jose is 8.03 miles (12.92 km).
Flight distance from Sunnyvale, CA to San Jose, CA is 8.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sunnyvale, California to San Jose, California is: 11.7 miles (18.83 km) by car.
Driving from Sunnyvale to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Sunnyvale
The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Sunnyvale is known for its many technology companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Moffett Field Historical Society and the Sunnyvale Public Library.
| Population | 151746 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°22'8"N 122°2'11"W |
| Latitude | 37.3688300 |
| Longitude | -122.0363500 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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 Sunnyvale and San Jose
The distance between Sunnyvale and San Jose is 19 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 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 Sunnyvale and San Jose. The current time is 05:15:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.56 liters (0.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sunnyvale and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sunnyvale to San Jose is $2.21 (diesel $2.56).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $2.21 | $2.31 | $2.37 | $2.56 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sunnyvale 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.
