How far is Astoria, OR from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Astoria, OR to San Jose, CA is about 745.8 miles (1200.3 km), with a travel time of about 14h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 619.4 miles (996.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 14h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and San Jose.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
766 ft · 23 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn right onto 14th Street
1436 ft · 44 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto Jerome Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Jerome Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1077 ft · 37 sec · 15th Street
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Turn left onto Niagara Avenue
106 m · 10 sec · Niagara Avenue
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Continue on 16th Street
621 ft · 17 sec · 16th Street
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Continue on Williamsport Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Williamsport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Front Street
1260 ft · 24 sec · Southeast Front Street
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Continue on Nehalem Highway
26.1 mi · 45 min · Nehalem Highway
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Turn right onto Oregon Route 103
8.9 mi · 12 min · Oregon Route 103
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Continue on Oregon Route 103
538 ft · 12 sec · Oregon Route 103
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Highway
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
19.8 mi · 27 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
406.7 mi · 7 hr 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
35.5 mi · 39 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 505 South: Winters, San Francisco
33.2 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco
2201 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.7 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
3211 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31 mi · 36 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 262
866 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street
991 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Julian Street
151 m · 18 sec · West Julian Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
60 m · 7 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 Astoria and San Jose.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
407 mi · 07h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Cloudy then Rain leaving Astoria and Sunny near San Jose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to San Jose?
The road trip is about 745.8 miles (1200.3 km) and usually takes 14h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 373 miles from Astoria and 372.9 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 619.4 miles (996.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $124.68 one way or $249.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 233.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Rain around Astoria and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kamerin Springs Park
Talent City Hall
Ashland Public Works Department
Joseph Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Ashland, Oregon
Medford, Oregon
White City, Oregon
Gold Hill, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 619.41 mi (996.84 km).
#1 Astoria
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,029 |
| Coordinates | 46.1878800, -123.8312500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 18m |
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 | $4.74 | $124.68 | $249.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $131.84 | $263.67 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $139.47 | $278.94 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $175.92 | $351.85 |
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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