San Jose to Santa Cruz: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is San Jose from Santa Cruz?
The distance from San Jose to Santa Cruz is 26.4 miles (42.5 km) as the crow flies. Santa Cruz is located SSW of San Jose. By car, the driving distance is approximately 32.5 miles, taking about 46min. 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. 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. 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 San Jose and Santa Cruz. 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 Jose to Santa Cruz
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 9 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
- You could travel this distance about 942.9 times to circle the Earth's equator