Ceres to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

53.9 miles 86.8 km · straight line
86.8 miles actual route 139.7 km · driving distance
1h 46min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ceres from San Jose?

The distance from Ceres to San Jose is 53.9 miles (86.8 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located WSW of Ceres. By car, the driving distance is approximately 86.8 miles, taking about 1h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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. 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. 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 Ceres 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 Ceres to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 46min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 7min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 41min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ceres & San Jose

Quick Facts

Ceres
37.59°N, 120.96°W
America/Los_Angeles
28m 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 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 461.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM