San Dimas to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

319.6 miles 514.4 km · straight line
361.4 miles actual route 581.6 km · driving distance
6h 48min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is San Dimas from San Jose?

The distance from San Dimas to San Jose is 319.6 miles (514.4 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located NW of San Dimas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361.4 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. 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 San Dimas 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 San Dimas to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 48min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 10min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 28min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Dimas & San Jose

Quick Facts

San Dimas
34.11°N, 117.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
291m 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 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM