Distance from San Jose to Oakland (United States)

The distance between San Jose, California and Oakland, California is 61 kilometers (38 miles).

San Jose, California, United States

Oakland, California, United States

San Jose and Oakland are located in Northern California, both part of the San Francisco Bay Area, connected by major highways and public transit options. The straight-line distance between them is 61 kilometers, heading northwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Jose at 23 meters above sea level and Oakland at 24 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Jose to Oakland follows US-101 N and I-880 N, passing through cities like Fremont and Hayward, offering views of the South Bay and East Bay regions.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Fremont, Hayward, South Bay, East Bay.

Travel information

Summary

Traveling from San Jose to Oakland crosses the South Bay and East Bay, with views of the San Francisco Bay and nearby hills.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for off-peak rates.

Climate

Oakland has a slightly cooler climate than San Jose, with more fog and breezes from the bay, especially in summer.

Accessibility

Oakland offers extensive public transit and accessible facilities, similar to San Jose, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 12-14 hours
Bicycle 4-5 hours
Motorcycle 1-2 hours
Car 1-2 hours
Helicopter 10-20 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
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90 km/h
120 km/h
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)
Oakland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.8044° N 122.2708° W

Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)


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

Other distances from San Jose

Distance 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

Other distances from Oakland

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Oakland to New York City 4,126 km
From Oakland to Los Angeles 553 km
From Oakland to Chicago 2,977 km
From Oakland to Houston 2,636 km
From Oakland to Phoenix 1,042 km

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