Monterey to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Monterey from San Jose?
The distance from Monterey to San Jose is 51 miles (82.1 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located N of Monterey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.1 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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 Monterey 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 Monterey to San Jose
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
- You could travel this distance about 488.1 times to circle the Earth's equator