How far is Amesti, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Amesti, CA to San Jose, CA is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Santa Cruz County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amesti and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amesti and San Jose.
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Start on East Rianda Road
1782 ft · 1 min · East Rianda Road
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Turn right onto Amesti Road
1 mi · 2 min · Amesti Road
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Turn left onto Varni Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Varni Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Corralitos Road
1653 ft · 43 sec · Corralitos Road
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Turn right onto Freedom Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Freedom Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
8 mi · 9 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 17 North: San Jose, Oakland
2245 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
25.8 mi · 34 min · Santa Cruz Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Downtown San Jose
2969 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Sinclair Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 North, CA 87 South: San Jose International Airport, Guadalupe Parkway
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North: San Jose International Airport, Guadalupe Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Julian Street
982 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Saint James Street
867 ft · 28 sec · West Saint James Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
127 m · 9 sec · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amesti and San Jose.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santa Cruz Highway
Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
25.8 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Amesti and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amesti to San Jose?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scotts Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Amesti and 23.2 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Amesti and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Scotts Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Santa Cruz City Hall
Santa Cruz Parking Office
Orchard City Banquet Hall - Campbell
First Capitola City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotts Valley.
Scotts Valley, California
Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California
Morgan Hill, California
San Jose Diridon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amesti and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 26.74 mi (43.03 km).
#1 Amesti
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
| Population | 3,478 |
| Coordinates | 36.9635600, -121.7791200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,013,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.3393900, -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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