How far is Lake Forest, CA from San Jose, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Forest and San Jose is 347.86 miles (559.82 km).

Flight distance from Lake Forest, CA to San Jose, CA is 347.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Forest, California to San Jose, California is: 386.69 miles (622.32 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Forest to San Jose will take approximately 06 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 Lake Forest

A city in Orange County, California. It is located on the shores of Lake Forest in southern California. Lake Forest is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Forest Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

Population 85329
GPS Coordinates 33°38'49"N 117°41'21"W
Latitude 33.6469700
Longitude -117.6892200
Altitude 148
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Forest and San Jose

The distance between Lake Forest and San Jose is 622 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 54 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 Lake Forest and San Jose. The current time is 08:17:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 49 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.65 liters (13.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to San Jose is $73.07 (diesel $84.55).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $73.07 $76.3 $78.36 $84.55

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 October 15, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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