Drive or Fly: Newman, CA to San Jose, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for MCE–SJC. At 89 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 49m
Distance
89.6 mi
Total Cost
$55
CO2
36 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 58m
6m in the air
Air Distance
48 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
12 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MCE and SJC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 49m | 2h 58m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $55 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 36 kg CO2 | 12 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 580, I 5, CA 84
via CA 152, US 101; CA 152, CA 33; CA 140
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Newman, CA to San Jose, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.