North Cascades to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

790.5 miles 1272.2 km · straight line
954.8 miles actual route 1536.6 km · driving distance
18h 56min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from San Jose?

The distance from North Cascades to San Jose is 790.5 miles (1272.2 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located S of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 954.8 miles, taking about 18h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — North Cascades in Washington 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 North Cascades 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 North Cascades to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 56min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 43min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~24h 37min $115–$334* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & San Jose

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m 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 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM