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

Fastest route

Sunnyvale and San Jose are both located in Santa Clara County, California. The distance between the two cities is 12 miles (19 kilometers) by car, following the US-101 N route. The fastest route from Sunnyvale to San Jose is 22 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop. The halfway point is Cupertino, CA.

Here are the steps to get from Sunnyvale to San Jose by car:

  1. Head east on El Camino Real toward N Wolfe Rd.
  2. Turn right onto N Wolfe Rd.
  3. Turn left to merge onto US-101 N.
  4. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for US-101 N toward San Jose.
  5. Continue to follow US-101 N.
  6. Take exit 386A for Alum Rock Ave/Santa Clara St/CA-130.
  7. Turn right onto E Santa Clara St.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sunnyvale and San Jose is 8.03 miles (12.92 km).

Flight distance from Sunnyvale, CA to San Jose, CA is 8.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sunnyvale, California to San Jose, California is: 11.7 miles (18.83 km) by car.

Driving from Sunnyvale to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 18 minutes.

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#1 Sunnyvale

The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Sunnyvale is known for its many technology companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Moffett Field Historical Society and the Sunnyvale Public Library.

Population 151746
GPS Coordinates 37°22'8"N 122°2'11"W
Latitude 37.3688300
Longitude -122.0363500
Altitude 39
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 Sunnyvale and San Jose

The distance between Sunnyvale and San Jose is 19 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 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 Sunnyvale and San Jose. The current time is 16:26:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.56 liters (0.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sunnyvale and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sunnyvale to San Jose is $2.21 (diesel $2.56).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $2.21 $2.31 $2.37 $2.56

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 Sunnyvale 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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