How far is Petaluma, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petaluma and San Jose is 73.81 miles (118.78 km).
Flight distance from Petaluma, CA to San Jose, CA is 73.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Petaluma to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petaluma, California to San Jose, California is: 84.12 miles (135.37 km) by car.
Driving from Petaluma to San Jose will take approximately 01 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Petaluma
The most populous city in Sonoma County, California. It is located in the North Bay region of the county. Petaluma is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Petaluma Arts Center and the Petaluma Museum.
| Population | 60632 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°13'57"N 122°38'12"W |
| Latitude | 38.2324200 |
| Longitude | -122.6366500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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 Petaluma and San Jose
The distance between Petaluma and San Jose is 135 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 30 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 Petaluma and San Jose. The current time is 00:55:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.24 liters (2.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petaluma and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petaluma to San Jose is $15.89 (diesel $18.39).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $15.89 | $16.6 | $17.05 | $18.39 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petaluma 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.
