Distance from Seattle to San Jose by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to San Jose (CA) is 710 miles or 1143 kilometers or 617 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to San Jose is 834 miles (1343 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 124 miles or 200 km.

Flight distance from Seattle, WA to San Jose, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Seattle and San Jose is 710 miles or 1143 km.
The nearest airport to Seattle, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

What is the average flight time from Seattle to San Jose?

Flight time from Seattle, WA to San Jose, CA is 1 hours 37 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Seattle to San Jose Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to San Jose, CA

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to San Jose, California is 834 miles or 1343 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to San Jose, CA is 834 miles or 1343 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in San Jose, California.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to San Jose, California is approximately 834 miles (1343 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 16 to 17 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Seattle, WA to San Jose, CA

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to San Jose, CA?
The total driving time is 16 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to San Jose take?
Seattle and San Jose are 16 hours 3 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 Seattle and San Jose

Time difference between Seattle (WA) and San Jose (CA) is 1 Hours.
San Jose time is 1 Hours behind Seattle.

Current local time in SeattleCurrent local time in San Jose
2025-12-17, 04:14:53 MST2025-12-17, 03:14:53 PST
How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and San Jose California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 834 mi 1343 km 724.25 nmi
Straight line distance 710 mi 1143 km 617 nmi
Difference 124 mi 200 km 107 nmi

Seattle Details

Seattle is located in Washington, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 47° 36' 22.4'' Longitude: W 122° 19' 55.5''
Latitude47.60621
Longitude-122.33207
StateWashington
Nearest airports to Seattle

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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
Nearest airports to San Jose

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Seattle, WA and San Jose, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 27 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 20 hours 59 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 18 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 16 hours 47 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 15 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 59 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 11 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 29 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 52 minutes