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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Rafael and San Jose is 55.95 miles (90.04 km).

Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to San Jose, CA is 55.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from San Rafael to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Rafael, California to San Jose, California is: 63.62 miles (102.38 km) by car.

Driving from San Rafael to San Jose will take approximately 01 hours 17 minutes.

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#1 San Rafael

The most populous city in Marin County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Bay in northern California. San Rafael is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Marin County Civic Center and the San Rafael Museum.

Population 58528
GPS Coordinates 37°58'25"N 122°31'52"W
Latitude 37.9735300
Longitude -122.5310900
Altitude 13
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 San Rafael and San Jose

The distance between San Rafael and San Jose is 102 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 08 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 Rafael and San Jose. The current time is 23:39:35.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.5 liters (2.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to San Jose is $12.02 (diesel $13.91).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $12.02 $12.55 $12.89 $13.91

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 San Rafael 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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