How far is South Lake Tahoe, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Lake Tahoe and San Jose is 151.35 miles (243.57 km).
Flight distance from South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Jose, CA is 151.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from South Lake Tahoe to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Lake Tahoe, California to San Jose, California is: 222.54 miles (358.14 km) by car.
Driving from South Lake Tahoe to San Jose will take approximately 03 hours 46 minutes.
#1 South Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°55'60"N 119°59'4"W |
| Latitude | 38.9332400 |
| Longitude | -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| 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 South Lake Tahoe and San Jose
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and San Jose is 358 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 58 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 South Lake Tahoe and San Jose. The current time is 18:54:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.73 liters (7.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Lake Tahoe and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Lake Tahoe to San Jose is $42.05 (diesel $48.66).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $42.05 | $43.91 | $45.1 | $48.66 |
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 01, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Lake Tahoe 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.
