Moab to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

676.9 miles 1089.4 km · straight line
981.3 miles actual route 1579.2 km · driving distance
17h 31min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Moab from San Jose?

The distance from Moab to San Jose is 676.9 miles (1089.4 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located W of Moab. By car, the driving distance is approximately 981.3 miles, taking about 17h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Moab in Utah 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 Moab 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 Moab to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 31min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 1min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~22h 46min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moab & San Jose

Quick Facts

Moab
38.57°N, 109.55°W
America/Denver
1227m 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 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM