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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salinas and San Jose is 47.59 miles (76.58 km).

Flight distance from Salinas, CA to San Jose, CA is 47.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salinas, California to San Jose, California is: 60.51 miles (97.39 km) by car.

Driving from Salinas to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 58 minutes.

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#1 Salinas

The largest city in Monterey County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Salinas is known for its many agriculture-related businesses, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Steinbeck Center and the Salinas Valley State Park.

Population 154868
GPS Coordinates 36°40'40"N 121°39'20"W
Latitude 36.6777400
Longitude -121.6555000
Altitude 16
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 Salinas and San Jose

The distance between Salinas and San Jose is 97 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 04 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 Salinas and San Jose. The current time is 08:53:50.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.08 liters (2.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salinas and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salinas to San Jose is $11.43 (diesel $13.23).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $11.43 $11.94 $12.26 $13.23

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 Salinas 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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