Big Sur to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Big Sur from San Jose?
The distance from Big Sur to San Jose is 73.9 miles (118.9 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located N of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 99.7 miles, taking about 2h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.
This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.
Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur 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 Big Sur to San Jose
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
- You could travel this distance about 337 times to circle the Earth's equator