How far is El Cajon, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between El Cajon and San Jose is 419.86 miles (675.71 km).
Flight distance from El Cajon, CA to San Jose, CA is 419.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 57 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 51 minutes to travel from El Cajon to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from El Cajon, California to San Jose, California is: 473.98 miles (762.8 km) by car.
Driving from El Cajon to San Jose will take approximately 07 hours 20 minutes.
#1 El Cajon
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located in the eastern part of the county. El Cajon is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the El Cajon Valley History Museum and the El Cajon Civic Center.
| Population | 102401 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°47'41"N 116°57'45"W |
| Latitude | 32.7947700 |
| Longitude | -116.9625300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley, in California's Silicon Valley. San Jose is a major center for the technology industry.
| Population | 1013616 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°20'22"N 121°53'42"W |
| Latitude | 37.3393900 |
| Longitude | -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Jose: North Market Street (-121.89496,37.33939)
Estimated Travel Time Between El Cajon and San Jose
The distance between El Cajon and San Jose is 763 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between El Cajon and San Jose. The current time is 09:42:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 63.31 liters (16.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between El Cajon and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from El Cajon to San Jose is $89.56 (diesel $103.63).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $89.56 | $93.53 | $96.05 | $103.63 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between El Cajon and San Jose (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
