Pittsburg, California to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

47.7 miles 76.7 km · straight line
63.9 miles actual route 102.8 km · driving distance
1h 16min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
180° S bearing direction

How far is Pittsburg, California from San Jose?

The distance from Pittsburg, California to San Jose is 47.7 miles (76.7 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located S of Pittsburg, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 63.9 miles, taking about 1h 16min. 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 Pittsburg, California 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 Pittsburg, California to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 16min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 31min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburg, California & San Jose

Quick Facts

Pittsburg, California
38.03°N, 121.88°W
America/Los_Angeles
8m 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 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 522.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM