How far is Ben Lomond, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Ben Lomond, CA to San Jose, CA is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
Census-designated place in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ben Lomond and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ben Lomond and San Jose.
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Start on Glen Arbor Road
622 ft · 25 sec · Glen Arbor Road
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Turn left onto Highway 9
2.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 9
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Turn left onto Graham Hill Road
912 ft · 32 sec · Graham Hill Road
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Turn left onto Mount Hermon Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Mount Hermon Road
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Take the ramp slight right
57 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
129 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
22.6 mi · 30 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 Ben Lomond and San Jose.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Santa Cruz Highway
Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
22.6 mi · 00h 30m
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 then Mostly Sunny leaving Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond to San Jose?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Lexington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Ben Lomond and 17.1 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Ben Lomond and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
First Capitola City Hall
City of Santa Clara
San José City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington Hills.
Scotts Valley, California
San Jose Diridon station
Santa Clara station
Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ben Lomond and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 20.24 mi (32.58 km).
#1 Ben Lomond
City in United States of America
| Population | 6,234 |
| Coordinates | 37.0891100, -122.0863500 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
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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