Distance from San Jose to Santa Clarita by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Santa Clarita (CA) is 277 miles or 446 kilometers or 241 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Santa Clarita is 310 miles (499 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 33 miles or 53 km.

Flight distance from San Jose, CA to Santa Clarita, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Jose and Santa Clarita is 277 miles or 446 km.
The nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and the nearest airport to Santa Clarita, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from San Jose to Santa Clarita?

Flight time from San Jose, CA to Santa Clarita, CA is 0 hours 38 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Jose to Santa Clarita Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Santa Clarita, CA

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Santa Clarita, California is 310 miles or 499 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Santa Clarita, CA is 310 miles or 499 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Santa Clarita, California.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Santa Clarita, California is approximately 310 miles (499 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to Santa Clarita, CA

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Santa Clarita, CA?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 51 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Santa Clarita take?
San Jose and Santa Clarita are 5 hours 51 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Santa Clarita

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

Current local time in San JoseCurrent local time in Santa Clarita
2025-12-27, 14:01:10 PST2025-12-27, 14:01:10 PST
How Far is it Between San Jose California, USA and Santa Clarita California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 310 mi 499 km 269.2 nmi
Straight line distance 277 mi 446 km 241 nmi
Difference 33 mi 53 km 28 nmi

San Jose Details

San Jose is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 20' 21.8'' Longitude: W 121° 53' 41.9''
Latitude37.33939
Longitude-121.89496
StateCalifornia
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Santa Clarita Details

Santa Clarita is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 23' 30'' Longitude: W 118° 32' 33.3''
Latitude34.39166
Longitude-118.54259
StateCalifornia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Jose, CA and Santa Clarita, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 10 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 7 hours 47 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 6 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 6 hours 14 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 5 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 5 hours 11 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 4 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 4 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 9 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 53 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 40 minutes