Driving from San Jose to Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa lies 142 km (88 mi) north-west of San Jose, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 173 km (108 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| San Jose | Santa Rosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 997,368 | 178,127 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 95025–95196 | 95401–95409 |
Where to book car hire from San Jose to Santa Rosa
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Staying in Santa Rosa
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Common questions
How far is Santa Rosa from San Jose?
142 km (88 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Jose; by road roughly 173 km (108 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa by car?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Jose and Santa Rosa?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.