How far is Pasadena, CA from San Jose, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Pasadena and San Jose is 304.68 miles (490.33 km).

Flight distance from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA is 304.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Pasadena to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Pasadena, California to San Jose, California is: 342.06 miles (550.5 km) by car.

Driving from Pasadena to San Jose will take approximately 05 hours 23 minutes.

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#1 Pasadena

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the San Gabriel Valley region of California. Pasadena is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the California Institute of Technology and the Norton Simon Museum.

Population 141045
GPS Coordinates 34°8'52"N 118°8'40"W
Latitude 34.1477800
Longitude -118.1445200
Altitude 263
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 Pasadena and San Jose

The distance between Pasadena and San Jose is 550 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 06 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 Pasadena and San Jose. The current time is 22:18:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.69 liters (12.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pasadena and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pasadena to San Jose is $64.64 (diesel $74.79).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $64.64 $67.5 $69.32 $74.79

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 December 03, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pasadena 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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