Pleasanton to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

22.4 miles 36.1 km · straight line
27.9 miles actual route 44.9 km · driving distance
37min estimated drive time
$3 - $3 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
182° S bearing direction

How far is Pleasanton from San Jose?

The distance from Pleasanton to San Jose is 22.4 miles (36.1 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located S of Pleasanton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 27.9 miles, taking about 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37min $3 - $3 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Pleasanton & San Jose

Quick Facts

Pleasanton
37.66°N, 121.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m 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 7 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM