Distance from San Jose to Washington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Washington (DC) is 2417 miles or 3890 kilometers or 2099 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Washington is 2848 miles (4584 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 431 miles or 694 km.

San Jose to Washington Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Washington, DC

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Washington, District of Columbia is 2848 miles or 4584 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Washington, DC is 2848 miles or 4584 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 2848 miles (4584 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 50 to 51 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 9 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Washington take?
San Jose and Washington are 50 hours 9 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 Washington

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

Current local time in San Jose	Current local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 04:13:24 PST	2025-12-19, 07:13:24 EST

How Far is it Between San Jose California, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2848 mi	4584 km	2473.2 nmi
Straight line distance	2417 mi	3890 km	2099 nmi
Difference	431 mi	694 km	374 nmi

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