Patterson to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.6 miles 68.5 km · straight line
78 miles actual route 125.5 km · driving distance
1h 34min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Patterson from San Jose?

The distance from Patterson to San Jose is 42.6 miles (68.5 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located WSW of Patterson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78 miles, taking about 1h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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. 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. 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 Patterson 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 Patterson to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 34min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 53min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Patterson & San Jose

Quick Facts

Patterson
37.47°N, 121.13°W
America/Los_Angeles
31m 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 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 585 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM