Distance from San Francisco to San Jose (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and San Jose, California is 67 kilometers (42 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

San Jose, California, United States

San Francisco and San Jose are located in the state of California, United States, with San Francisco to the north and San Jose to the south within the San Francisco Bay Area. The straight-line distance between them is 67 kilometers, heading southeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Francisco at 28 meters above sea level and San Jose at 23 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to San Jose follows US-101 S, passing through cities like Palo Alto and Mountain View, and traversing the heart of Silicon Valley.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Golden Gate Bridge, Stanford University, Tech Museum of Innovation.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Francisco to San Jose crosses the San Francisco Peninsula, with landmarks like the Golden Gate and Silicon Valley.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather or in autumn to enjoy cultural events in San Jose.

Climate

San Jose generally experiences warmer and drier conditions compared to the cooler and foggier climate of San Francisco.

Accessibility

San Jose offers comprehensive public transit and accessible facilities, similar to the infrastructure available in San Francisco.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 14-16 hours
Bicycle 4-5 hours
Motorcycle 1-2 hours
Car 1-2 hours
Helicopter 20-30 minutes
Speed Time
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San Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • San Rafael Airport (SRF)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
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)

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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