Distance from San Jose to Arlington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Arlington (VA) is 2414 miles or 3885 kilometers or 2096 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Arlington is 2846 miles (4581 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 432 miles or 696 km.

San Jose to Arlington Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Arlington, VA

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Arlington, Virginia is 2846 miles or 4581 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Arlington, VA is 2846 miles or 4581 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Arlington, Virginia.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Arlington, Virginia is approximately 2846 miles (4581 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 50 to 51 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to Arlington, VA

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Arlington, VA?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 9 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Arlington take?
San Jose and Arlington are 50 hours 9 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 Jose and Arlington

Time difference between San Jose (CA) and Arlington (VA) is 3 Hours.
Arlington time is 3 Hours ahead of San Jose.

Current local time in San Jose	Current local time in Arlington
2025-12-19, 04:09:55 PST	2025-12-19, 07:09:55 EST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2846 mi	4581 km	2471.47 nmi
Straight line distance	2414 mi	3885 km	2096 nmi
Difference	432 mi	696 km	375 nmi

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