How far is Santa Monica, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Monica and San Jose is 298.47 miles (480.33 km).
Flight distance from Santa Monica, CA to San Jose, CA is 298.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Santa Monica to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Monica, California to San Jose, California is: 341.36 miles (549.37 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Monica to San Jose will take approximately 05 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Santa Monica
A city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located on the Santa Monica Bay in southern California. Santa Monica is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Monica Pier and the Santa Monica Museum of Art.
| Population | 90024 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°1'10"N 118°29'28"W |
| Latitude | 34.0194500 |
| Longitude | -118.4911900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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 Santa Monica and San Jose
The distance between Santa Monica and San Jose is 549 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 06 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 Santa Monica and San Jose. The current time is 15:40:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.6 liters (12.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Monica and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Monica to San Jose is $64.5 (diesel $74.63).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $64.5 | $67.36 | $69.18 | $74.63 |
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 Santa Monica 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.
