Distance from San Jose to El Cajon by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to El Cajon (CA) is 420 miles or 676 kilometers or 365 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to El Cajon is 466 miles (750 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 46 miles or 74 km.

San Jose to El Cajon Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to El Cajon, CA

The driving distance from San Jose, California to El Cajon, California is 466 miles or 750 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to El Cajon, CA is 466 miles or 750 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in El Cajon, California.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to El Cajon, California is approximately 466 miles (750 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 8 to 9 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to El Cajon, CA

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to El Cajon, CA?
The total driving time is 8 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to El Cajon take?
San Jose and El Cajon are 8 hours 53 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 El Cajon

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

Current local time in San Jose	Current local time in El Cajon
2025-12-17, 23:50:18 PST	2025-12-17, 23:50:18 PST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	466 mi	750 km	404.67 nmi
Straight line distance	420 mi	676 km	365 nmi
Difference	46 mi	74 km	39 nmi

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