Distance from Oakland to San Jose (United States)

The distance between Oakland, California and San Jose, California is 61 kilometers (38 miles).

Oakland, California, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Oakland and San Jose are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, connected by a network of highways and public transport options, making travel between these two Californian cities convenient. The straight-line distance between them is 61 kilometers, heading southeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Oakland at 24 meters above sea level and San Jose at 23 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Oakland to San Jose follows I-880 S, passing through cities like Fremont and Milpitas, offering a direct path through the eastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Hayward Japanese Gardens, Fremont Central Park, Great Mall.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Oakland to San Jose crosses the urban landscape of the Bay Area, with views of the San Francisco Bay and proximity to Silicon Valley.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and fewer crowds, or in fall for cultural events and pleasant temperatures in San Jose.

Climate

San Jose generally experiences warmer and drier conditions compared to Oakland, with more sunshine and less fog.

Accessibility

San Jose offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Oakland, ensuring ease of movement for all visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 12-14 hours
Bicycle 3-4 hours
Motorcycle 1-2 hours
Car 1-2 hours
Helicopter 10-20 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
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120 km/h
Oakland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.8044° N 122.2708° W

Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Buchanan Field Airport (CCR)
San Jose, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.3394° N 121.895° W

Elevation: 23 m (75 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)
  • Reid-Hillview of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV)
  • Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)
  • Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO)

Other distances from Oakland

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Oakland to New York City 4,126 km
From Oakland to Los Angeles 553 km
From Oakland to Chicago 2,977 km
From Oakland to Houston 2,636 km
From Oakland to Phoenix 1,042 km

Other distances from San Jose

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Jose to New York City 4,112 km
From San Jose to Los Angeles 492 km
From San Jose to Chicago 2,964 km
From San Jose to Houston 2,593 km
From San Jose to Phoenix 990 km

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