Distance from San Jose to San Francisco (United States)

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

San Jose, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

San Jose and San Francisco are located in Northern California, with San Jose situated to the southeast of San Francisco, both cities are part of the San Francisco Bay Area, a major region in California. The straight-line distance between them is 67 kilometers, heading northwest.

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

Driving route

The car route from San Jose to San Francisco follows US-101 N, passing through cities like Palo Alto and Redwood City, and crossing the San Mateo Bridge, offering views of the San Francisco Bay.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Mateo Bridge, San Francisco Bay.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Jose to San Francisco crosses the Santa Clara Valley, passing tech hubs and the scenic San Francisco Bay, ending in the iconic city of San Francisco.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and fewer tourists, or in fall for cultural events and festivals in San Francisco.

Climate

San Francisco is cooler and foggier compared to the warmer and sunnier climate of San Jose, especially in summer.

Accessibility

San Francisco offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than in San Jose, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

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
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 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)

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 San Francisco

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Francisco to New York City 4,139 km
From San Francisco to Los Angeles 559 km
From San Francisco to Chicago 2,991 km
From San Francisco to Houston 2,648 km
From San Francisco to Phoenix 1,052 km

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