Distance from San Jose to San Francisco by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to San Francisco (CA) is 42 miles or 67 kilometers or 37 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to San Francisco is 47 miles (77 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 5 miles or 10 km.

San Jose to San Francisco Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from San Jose, California to San Francisco, California is 47 miles or 77 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA is 47 miles or 77 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to San Francisco, California is approximately 47 miles (77 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 0 to 1 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 0 hours, 58 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to San Francisco take?
San Jose and San Francisco are 0 hours 58 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 San Francisco

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

Current local time in San Jose	Current local time in San Francisco
2025-12-17, 03:14:48 PST	2025-12-17, 03:14:48 PST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	47 mi	77 km	40.81 nmi
Straight line distance	42 mi	67 km	37 nmi
Difference	5 mi	10 km	3 nmi

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