Distance from Manhattan to San Jose by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to San Jose (CA) is 2550 miles or 4103 kilometers or 2214 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to San Jose is 2939 miles (4730 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 389 miles or 627 km.

Manhattan to San Jose Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to San Jose, CA

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to San Jose, California is 2939 miles or 4730 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to San Jose, CA is 2939 miles or 4730 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in San Jose, California.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to San Jose, California is approximately 2939 miles (4730 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 51 to 52 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Manhattan, NY to San Jose, CA

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to San Jose, CA?
The total driving time is 51 hours, 46 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to San Jose take?
Manhattan and San Jose are 51 hours 46 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Manhattan and San Jose

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and San Jose (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Jose time is 3 Hours behind Manhattan.

Current local time in Manhattan	Current local time in San Jose
2025-12-19, 03:52:58 EST	2025-12-19, 00:52:58 PST

How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and San Jose California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2939 mi	4730 km	2552.23 nmi
Straight line distance	2550 mi	4103 km	2214 nmi
Difference	389 mi	627 km	338 nmi

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