Distance from San Jose to Sacramento (United States)

The distance between San Jose, California and Sacramento, California is 142 kilometers (88 miles).

San Jose, California, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

San Jose and Sacramento are two major cities in California, located in the western United States, connected by various transportation options across the state's diverse landscape. The straight-line distance between them is 142 kilometers, heading north.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Jose at 23 meters above sea level and Sacramento at 14 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Jose to Sacramento follows US-101 N and I-80 E, passing through the Bay Area and Central Valley, offering views of urban and agricultural regions.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Golden Gate Bridge, Napa Valley, Old Sacramento.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Jose to Sacramento crosses the Bay Area and Central Valley, featuring landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Napa Valley.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall due to mild weather and fewer tourists, offering a pleasant experience.

Climate

Sacramento has a hotter and drier climate compared to San Jose, with more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Sacramento offers good accessibility with public transport and facilities, similar to San Jose, supporting diverse needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 1-2 days
Bicycle 6-8 hours
Motorcycle 2-3 hours
Car 2-3 hours
Helicopter 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
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)
  • San Carlos Airport (SQL)
Sacramento, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 38.5816° N 121.4944° W

Elevation: 14 m (46 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC)
  • Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC)
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
  • Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
  • Travis Air Force Base (SUU)

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 Sacramento

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Sacramento to New York City 4,033 km
From Sacramento to Los Angeles 581 km
From Sacramento to Chicago 2,885 km
From Sacramento to Houston 2,589 km
From Sacramento to Phoenix 1,022 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between San Jose and Sacramento.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Cardiff, United Kingdom 142 km
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Gibraltar, Gibraltar Sevilla, Spain 148 km
Birmingham, United Kingdom Leeds, United Kingdom 148 km
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Valencia, Venezuela 148 km
Philadelphia, United States The Bronx, United States 149 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico San Luis Potosí, Mexico 134 km
Chicago, United States Milwaukee, United States 134 km
Málaga, Spain Córdoba, Spain 134 km
Liverpool, United Kingdom Leicester, United Kingdom 151 km

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