How far is San Jose, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Jose and San Diego is 416.62 miles (670.49 km).
Flight distance from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA is 416.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 56 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 50 minutes to travel from San Jose to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Jose, California to San Diego, California is: 467.03 miles (751.61 km) by car.
Driving from San Jose to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 17 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 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Jose and San Diego
The distance between San Jose and San Diego is 752 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 21 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 San Diego. The current time is 08:45:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 62.38 liters (16.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Jose and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Jose to San Diego is $88.25 (diesel $102.11).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $88.25 | $92.16 | $94.64 | $102.11 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Jose and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
