Medford to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

348.7 miles 561.1 km · straight line
393.1 miles actual route 632.6 km · driving distance
7h 27min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
171° S bearing direction

How far is Medford from San Jose?

The distance from Medford to San Jose is 348.7 miles (561.1 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located S of Medford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.1 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Medford in Oregon and San Jose in California.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Medford 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 Medford to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 27min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 56min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 5min $47–$138* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Medford
42.33°N, 122.88°W
America/Los_Angeles
421m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM