How far is Walnut Creek, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Walnut Creek and San Jose is 40.26 miles (64.79 km).
Flight distance from Walnut Creek, CA to San Jose, CA is 40.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Walnut Creek, California to San Jose, California is: 50.48 miles (81.24 km) by car.
Driving from Walnut Creek to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Walnut Creek
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Walnut Creek is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Walnut Creek Historical Society and the Walnut Creek Civic Center.
| Population | 69936 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°54'23"N 122°3'54"W |
| Latitude | 37.9063100 |
| Longitude | -122.0649600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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 Walnut Creek and San Jose
The distance between Walnut Creek and San Jose is 81 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 54 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 Walnut Creek and San Jose. The current time is 09:57:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.74 liters (1.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Walnut Creek and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Walnut Creek to San Jose is $9.54 (diesel $11.04).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $9.54 | $9.96 | $10.23 | $11.04 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Walnut Creek 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.
