Distance from San Jose to Cambridge by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Cambridge (MA) is 2676 miles or 4307 kilometers or 2324 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Cambridge is 3141 miles (5055 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 465 miles or 748 km.

Flight distance from San Jose, CA to Cambridge, MA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Jose and Cambridge is 2676 miles or 4307 km.
The nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and the nearest airport to Cambridge, is Logan International Airport (BOS).

What is the average flight time from San Jose to Cambridge?

Flight time from San Jose, CA to Cambridge, MA is 6 hours 9 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Jose to Cambridge Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Cambridge, MA

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Cambridge, Massachusetts is 3141 miles or 5055 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Cambridge, MA is 3141 miles or 5055 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Cambridge, Massachusetts is approximately 3141 miles (5055 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 55 to 56 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to Cambridge, MA

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Cambridge, MA?
The total driving time is 55 hours, 44 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Cambridge take?
San Jose and Cambridge are 55 hours 44 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 San Jose and Cambridge

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

Current local time in San JoseCurrent local time in Cambridge
2025-12-17, 02:45:20 PST2025-12-17, 05:45:20 EST
How Far is it Between San Jose California, USA and Cambridge Massachusetts, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 3141 mi 5055 km 2727.64 nmi
Straight line distance 2676 mi 4307 km 2324 nmi
Difference 465 mi 748 km 403 nmi

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
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Cambridge Details

Cambridge is located in Massachusetts, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 22' 30.4'' Longitude: W 71° 6' 20.2''
Latitude42.3751
Longitude-71.10561
StateMassachusetts
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Jose, CA and Cambridge, MA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 105 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 78 hours 59 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 70 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 63 hours 11 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 57 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 52 hours 39 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 48 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 45 hours 8 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 42 hours 7 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 39 hours 29 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 37 hours 10 minutes