Avondale to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

600.7 miles 966.7 km · straight line
694.6 miles actual route 1117.9 km · driving distance
12h 45min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Avondale from San Jose?

The distance from Avondale to San Jose is 600.7 miles (966.7 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located WNW of Avondale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 694.6 miles, taking about 12h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Avondale in Arizona and San Jose in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Avondale 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 Avondale to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 45min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 18min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~16h 35min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Avondale & San Jose

Quick Facts

Avondale
33.44°N, 112.35°W
America/Phoenix
297m 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 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM