Distance from Fresno to San Jose (United States)

The distance between Fresno, California and San Jose, California is 200 kilometers (124 miles).

Fresno, California, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Fresno and San Jose are located in California, with Fresno situated inland and San Jose positioned closer to the coast in the San Francisco Bay Area. The straight-line distance between them is 200 kilometers, heading west.

Fresno is situated at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level, while San Jose is at only 23 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Fresno to San Jose travels via CA-99 N and CA-152 W, passing through the Central Valley and near the Diablo Range before reaching the urban areas of the South Bay.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Pacheco Pass, San Luis Reservoir, Gilroy Gardens.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Fresno to San Jose crosses the Central Valley and approaches the coastal region of the Bay Area, with landmarks like the Diablo Range.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes, or in fall for harvest festivals and fewer tourists.

Climate

San Jose generally experiences milder and more temperate weather compared to the hotter and drier climate of Fresno.

Accessibility

San Jose offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than those in Fresno.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 1-2 days
Bicycle 8-10 hours
Motorcycle 3-4 hours
Car 2-3 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Fresno, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 36.7477° N 119.7724° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
  • Madera Municipal Airport (MAE)
  • Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC)
  • Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS)
  • Mariposa Yosemite Airport (RMY)
San Jose, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.3394° N 121.895° W

Elevation: 23 m (75 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)
  • Reid-Hillview of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV)
  • Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)
  • Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO)
  • San Carlos Airport (SQL)

Other distances from Fresno

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Fresno to New York City 3,959 km
From Fresno to Los Angeles 330 km
From Fresno to Chicago 2,811 km
From Fresno to Houston 2,395 km
From Fresno to Phoenix 791 km

Other distances from San Jose

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Jose to New York City 4,112 km
From San Jose to Los Angeles 492 km
From San Jose to Chicago 2,964 km
From San Jose to Houston 2,593 km
From San Jose to Phoenix 990 km

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