Riverside to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.8 miles 553.3 km · straight line
390.7 miles actual route 628.7 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Riverside from San Jose?

The distance from Riverside to San Jose is 343.8 miles (553.3 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located NW of Riverside. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.7 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. 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. 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 Riverside 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 Riverside to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Riverside & San Jose

Quick Facts

Riverside
33.95°N, 117.40°W
America/Los_Angeles
256m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM