How far is Belvedere, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Belvedere, CA to San Jose, CA is about 68 miles (109.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belvedere and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belvedere and San Jose.
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Start on Acacia Avenue
675 ft · 32 sec · Acacia Avenue
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Turn straight onto San Rafael Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · San Rafael Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tiburon Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · Tiburon Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: San Francisco
783 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge
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Merge slight left
10 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left
666 ft · 8 sec
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Continue on Presidio Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Presidio Parkway
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Continue on Richardson Avenue
1257 ft · 44 sec · Richardson Avenue
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Continue on Lombard Street
601 ft · 26 sec · Lombard Street
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Turn right onto Divisadero Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street
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Turn left onto California Street
2416 ft · 1 min · California Street
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Turn right onto Webster Street
1 mi · 2 min · Webster Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1459 ft · 58 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Octavia Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Octavia Boulevard
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Continue on Central Freeway
5 mi · 7 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Bayshore Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
25 mi · 29 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 South: Guadalupe Parkway
2145 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Guadalupe Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Guadalupe Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Julian Street, Saint James Street
1661 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto West Julian Street
682 ft · 23 sec · West Julian Street
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Continue on 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 Belvedere 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.
Bayshore Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
25 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Belvedere 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 Belvedere to San Jose?
The road trip is about 68 miles (109.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Burlingame is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Belvedere and 35.9 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Belvedere and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belvedere and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 48.26 mi (77.67 km).
#1 Belvedere
Town in Marin County, California
| Population | 2,121 |
| Coordinates | 37.8727000, -122.4644200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.98 | $29.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
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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