Farmington, New Mexico to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

754.3 miles 1214 km · straight line
996.2 miles actual route 1603.3 km · driving distance
18h 40min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from San Jose?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to San Jose is 754.3 miles (1214 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located W of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 996.2 miles, taking about 18h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Farmington, New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 40min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 24min $80–$149* Budget
Train ~24h 16min $120–$349* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & San Jose

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m 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 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM