Distance from San Jose to Fresno (United States)

The distance between San Jose, California and Fresno, California is 200 kilometers (124 miles).

San Jose, California, United States

Fresno, California, United States

San Jose and Fresno are located in California, United States, with San Jose in the northwestern part of the state and Fresno situated more towards the central region. The straight-line distance between them is 200 kilometers, heading east.

San Jose is at only 23 meters above sea level, while Fresno is at 99 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Jose to Fresno covers approximately 246 km, primarily via US-101 S and CA-152 E, passing through the Santa Clara Valley and the agricultural areas of the San Joaquin Valley.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Santa Clara Valley, San Luis Reservoir, San Joaquin Valley.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Jose to Fresno crosses the Santa Clara Valley and San Joaquin Valley, with notable landmarks like the San Luis Reservoir.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes or in autumn for harvest festivals and cooler temperatures.

Climate

Fresno generally experiences hotter summers and milder winters compared to San Jose, with less coastal influence.

Accessibility

Fresno offers a range of accessibility features in public transport and attractions, similar to those found in San Jose.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 1-2 days
Bicycle 8-10 hours
Motorcycle 3-4 hours
Car 2-3 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
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)
Fresno, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 36.7477° N 119.7724° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
  • Madera Municipal Airport (MAE)
  • Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC)
  • Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS)
  • Mariposa Yosemite Airport (RMY)

Other distances from San Jose

Distance 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

Other distances from Fresno

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Fresno to New York City 3,959 km
From Fresno to Los Angeles 330 km
From Fresno to Chicago 2,811 km
From Fresno to Houston 2,395 km
From Fresno to Phoenix 791 km

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