Distance from San Jose to Manhattan by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Manhattan (NY) is 2550 miles or 4103 kilometers or 2214 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Manhattan is 2945 miles (4740 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 395 miles or 637 km.

San Jose to Manhattan Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Manhattan, NY

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Manhattan, New York is 2945 miles or 4740 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Manhattan, NY is 2945 miles or 4740 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Manhattan, New York.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Manhattan, New York is approximately 2945 miles (4740 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 San Jose, CA to Manhattan, NY

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Manhattan, NY?
The total driving time is 51 hours, 49 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Manhattan take?
San Jose and Manhattan are 51 hours 49 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 Manhattan

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

Current local time in San Jose	Current local time in Manhattan
2025-12-18, 08:03:19 PST	2025-12-18, 11:03:19 EST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2945 mi	4740 km	2557.44 nmi
Straight line distance	2550 mi	4103 km	2214 nmi
Difference	395 mi	637 km	343 nmi

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