Distance from San Francisco to San Jose by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to San Jose (CA) is 42 miles or 67 kilometers or 37 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to San Jose is 47 miles (76 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 5 miles or 9 km.

San Francisco to San Jose Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to San Jose, California is 47 miles or 76 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA is 47 miles or 76 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in San Jose, California.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to San Jose, California is approximately 47 miles (76 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 0 to 1 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA?
The total driving time is 0 hours, 58 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to San Jose take?
San Francisco and San Jose are 0 hours 58 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 San Francisco and San Jose

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

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in San Jose
2025-12-19, 19:15:38 PST	2025-12-19, 19:15:38 PST

How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and San Jose California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Francisco, 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	47 mi	76 km	40.81 nmi
Straight line distance	42 mi	67 km	37 nmi
Difference	5 mi	9 km	3 nmi

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