Distance from Los Angeles to San Jose by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to San Jose (CA) is 306 miles or 493 kilometers or 266 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to San Jose is 339 miles (547 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 33 miles or 54 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and San Jose is 306 miles or 493 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

What is the average flight time from Los Angeles to San Jose?

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is 0 hours 42 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to San Jose Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Los Angeles, CA and San Jose, CA
This map shows the distance from Los Angeles, CA, Usa to San Jose, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Los Angeles, California to San Jose, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to San Jose, California is 339 miles or 547 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is 339 miles or 547 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in San Jose, California.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to San Jose, California is approximately 339 miles (547 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 25 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to San Jose take?
Los Angeles and San Jose are 6 hours 25 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Los Angeles and San Jose

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and San Jose (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in San Jose
2025-12-05, 08:01:16 PST2025-12-05, 08:01:16 PST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and San Jose California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Los Angeles, CA and San Jose, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 339 mi 547 km 294.39 nmi
Straight line distance 306 mi 493 km 266 nmi
Difference 33 mi 54 km 28 nmi

Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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San Jose Details

San Jose is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 20' 21.8'' Longitude: W 121° 53' 41.9''
Latitude37.33939
Longitude-121.89496
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Jose

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and San Jose, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 11 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 8 hours 32 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 7 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 6 hours 50 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 5 hours 41 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 4 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 16 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 1 minutes