San Jose to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is San Jose from Seattle?
The distance from San Jose to Seattle is 709.8 miles (1142.3 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located N of San Jose. By car, the driving distance is approximately 838.4 miles, taking about 16h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — San Jose in California and Seattle in Washington.
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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for San Jose and Seattle. 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 Seattle
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 237 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
- You could travel this distance about 35.1 times to circle the Earth's equator