Phoenix to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

614.1 miles 988.3 km · straight line
709.9 miles actual route 1142.4 km · driving distance
13h 2min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from San Jose?

The distance from Phoenix to San Jose is 614.1 miles (988.3 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located WNW of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 709.9 miles, taking about 13h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 2min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 38min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~16h 57min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & San Jose

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM