Distance from Portland to San Jose (United States)

The distance between Portland, Oregon and San Jose, California is 911 kilometers (566 miles).

Portland, Oregon, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Portland is located in the northwestern United States, while San Jose is situated in the central part of California, highlighting their positions within the western region of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 911 kilometers, heading south.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Portland at 15 meters above sea level and San Jose at 23 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Portland to San Jose follows Interstate 5 south through Oregon and into California, passing through cities like Eugene, Redding, and Sacramento, offering a scenic drive through diverse landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Eugene, Mount Shasta, Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area.

Travel information

Summary

Traveling from Portland to San Jose crosses diverse terrains, including the Cascade Range and the Central Valley, with landmarks like Mount Shasta and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant events in San Jose.

Climate

San Jose generally experiences warmer and drier conditions compared to Portland, with mild winters and hot, dry summers.

Accessibility

San Jose offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Portland, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Portland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 45.5235° N 122.6762° W

Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
  • Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO)
  • Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD)
  • Mc Minnville Municipal Airport (MMV)
  • Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS)
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)
  • San Carlos Airport (SQL)

Other distances from Portland

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Portland to New York City 3,936 km
From Portland to Los Angeles 1,328 km
From Portland to Chicago 2,830 km
From Portland to Houston 2,954 km
From Portland to Phoenix 1,618 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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Helsinki, Finland Warsaw, Poland 917 km
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Brussels, Belgium Vienna, Austria 917 km
Canberra, Australia Gold Coast, Australia 905 km
Navi Mumbai, India Jaipur, India 918 km

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