How far is South San Francisco, CA from San Jose, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between South San Francisco and San Jose is 35.56 miles (57.23 km).

Flight distance from South San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA is 35.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from South San Francisco, California to San Jose, California is: 39.7 miles (63.89 km) by car.

Driving from South San Francisco to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 43 minutes.

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#1 South San Francisco

The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. South San Francisco is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the San Francisco International Airport and the South San Francisco Public Library.

Population 66558
GPS Coordinates 37°39'17"N 122°24'28"W
Latitude 37.6546600
Longitude -122.4077500
Altitude 4
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 South San Francisco and San Jose

The distance between South San Francisco and San Jose is 64 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 42 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 San Francisco and San Jose. The current time is 17:53:29.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.3 liters (1.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South San Francisco and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South San Francisco to San Jose is $7.5 (diesel $8.68).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $7.5 $7.83 $8.05 $8.68

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 South San Francisco 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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