How far is Palo Alto, CA from San Jose, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Palo Alto and San Jose is 15.35 miles (24.7 km).

Flight distance from Palo Alto, CA to San Jose, CA is 15.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Palo Alto, California to San Jose, California is: 16.85 miles (27.12 km) by car.

Driving from Palo Alto to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 20 minutes.

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#1 Palo Alto

The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Palo Alto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Stanford University campus and the Computer History Museum.

Population 67008
GPS Coordinates 37°26'31"N 122°8'35"W
Latitude 37.4418800
Longitude -122.1430200
Altitude 9
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 Palo Alto and San Jose

The distance between Palo Alto and San Jose is 27 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 18 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 Palo Alto and San Jose. The current time is 02:30:29.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.25 liters (0.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palo Alto and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palo Alto to San Jose is $3.18 (diesel $3.68).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $3.18 $3.33 $3.42 $3.68

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palo Alto 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.

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