Distance from San Jose to New York City by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to New York City (NY) is 2554 miles or 4109 kilometers or 2218 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to New York City is 2950 miles (4749 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 396 miles or 640 km.

San Jose to New York City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to New York City, NY

The driving distance from San Jose, California to New York City, New York is 2950 miles or 4749 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to New York City, NY is 2950 miles or 4749 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in New York City, New York.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to New York City, New York is approximately 2950 miles (4749 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 52 to 53 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to New York City, NY

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to New York City, NY?
The total driving time is 52 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to New York City take?
San Jose and New York City are 52 hours 3 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 New York City

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

Current local time in San Jose	Current local time in New York City
2025-12-19, 04:16:13 PST	2025-12-19, 07:16:13 EST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2950 mi	4749 km	2561.78 nmi
Straight line distance	2554 mi	4109 km	2218 nmi
Difference	396 mi	640 km	343 nmi

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