How far is Richmond, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and San Jose is 48.08 miles (77.38 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA is 48.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, California to San Jose, California is: 53.47 miles (86.06 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to San Jose will take approximately 01 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Richmond
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. It is located in the East Bay region of California. Richmond is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Richmond Japanese Tea Garden and the Richmond Museum of History.
| Population | 110038 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°56'9"N 122°20'52"W |
| Latitude | 37.9357600 |
| Longitude | -122.3477500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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 Richmond and San Jose
The distance between Richmond and San Jose is 86 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 57 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 Richmond and San Jose. The current time is 13:51:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.14 liters (1.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to San Jose is $10.1 (diesel $11.69).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $10.1 | $10.55 | $10.84 | $11.69 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richmond 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.
