Distance from San Jose to Salem by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Salem (OR) is 528 miles or 849 kilometers or 458 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Salem is 617 miles (994 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 89 miles or 145 km.

San Jose to Salem Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Salem, OR

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Salem, Oregon is 617 miles or 994 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Salem, OR is 617 miles or 994 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Salem, Oregon.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Salem, Oregon is approximately 617 miles (994 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to Salem, OR

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Salem, OR?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 47 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Salem take?
San Jose and Salem are 11 hours 47 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 Salem

Time difference between San Jose (CA) and Salem (OR) is 1 Hours.
Salem time is 1 Hours ahead of San Jose.

Current local time in San Jose	Current local time in Salem
2025-12-19, 17:41:00 PST	2025-12-19, 18:41:00 MST

How Far is it Between San Jose California, USA and Salem Oregon, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	617 mi	994 km	535.8 nmi
Straight line distance	528 mi	849 km	458 nmi
Difference	89 mi	145 km	77 nmi

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