Portland, Oregon to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

566.4 miles 911.6 km · straight line
665.3 miles actual route 1070.7 km · driving distance
12h 48min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from San Jose?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to San Jose is 566.4 miles (911.6 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located S of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 665.3 miles, taking about 12h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 48min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 22min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 38min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & San Jose

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM