Distance from San Jose to San Diego (United States)

The distance between San Jose, California and San Diego, California is 670 kilometers (416 miles).

San Jose, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

San Jose and San Diego are located in California, connected by a network of highways and air routes, both cities are part of the United States' Pacific Coast, offering diverse urban experiences. The straight-line distance between them is 670 kilometers, heading southeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Jose at 23 meters above sea level and San Diego at 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Jose to San Diego follows US-101 S and I-5 S, passing through cities like Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, offering views of California's coastal and inland regions.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Monterey Bay, San Luis Obispo.

Travel information

Summary

Traveling from San Jose to San Diego covers diverse landscapes, including urban areas and coastal views, with notable landmarks like Los Angeles and Santa Barbara along the way.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring for mild weather and fewer crowds, or fall for pleasant temperatures and off-peak tourism.

Climate

San Diego generally has a milder climate compared to San Jose, with warmer winters and cooler summers, influenced by its coastal location.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive accessibility features, including public transport and attractions, similar to San Jose, ensuring ease of movement for all visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 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)
San Diego, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 32.7157° N 117.1647° W

Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • Naval Air Station North Island (NZY)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF)
  • Ream Field (NRS)
  • Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (NKX)

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 San Diego

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Diego to New York City 3,916 km
From San Diego to Los Angeles 179 km
From San Diego to Chicago 2,790 km
From San Diego to Houston 2,099 km
From San Diego to Phoenix 482 km

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