How far is San Jose, CA from Riverside, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Jose and Riverside is 344.21 miles (553.95 km).
Flight distance from San Jose, CA to Riverside, CA is 344.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from San Jose to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Riverside, California is: 395.87 miles (637.1 km) by car.
Driving from San Jose to Riverside will take approximately 06 hours 21 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.
| Population | 330786 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W |
| Latitude | 33.9533500 |
| Longitude | -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Riverside: (-117.396162,33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Jose and Riverside
The distance between San Jose and Riverside is 637 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 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 San Jose and Riverside. The current time is 18:40:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 52.88 liters (13.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Jose and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Jose to Riverside is $74.8 (diesel $86.55).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $74.8 | $78.12 | $80.22 | $86.55 |
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 May 23, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Jose and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
