Apple Valley, California to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

328 miles 527.8 km · straight line
381.8 miles actual route 614.4 km · driving distance
7h 22min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from San Jose?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to San Jose is 328 miles (527.8 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located NW of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.8 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California and San Jose. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, California to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 22min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 50min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 0min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & San Jose

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m elevation
San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM