Redwood to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

290.7 miles 467.8 km · straight line
370.7 miles actual route 596.6 km · driving distance
8h 10min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
156° SSE bearing direction

How far is Redwood from San Jose?

The distance from Redwood to San Jose is 290.7 miles (467.8 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located SSE of Redwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370.7 miles, taking about 8h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 10min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 48min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 46min $44–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Redwood & San Jose

Quick Facts

Redwood
41.21°N, 124.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
40m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM