How far is Blackhawk, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Blackhawk, CA to San Jose, CA is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
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 Alameda County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blackhawk and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackhawk and San Jose.
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Start on Eagle Ridge Place
64 m · 9 sec · Eagle Ridge Place
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Continue on Eagle Ridge Drive
1979 ft · 1 min · Eagle Ridge Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Nest Place
554 ft · 22 sec · Eagle Nest Place
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Blackhawk Drive
11 m · 1 sec · Blackhawk Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Blackhawk Drive
1.3 mi · 4 min · Blackhawk Drive
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Turn slight left onto Blackhawk Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Blackhawk Road
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Continue on Crow Canyon Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Crow Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Dougherty Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dougherty Road
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Turn right onto Bollinger Canyon Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Bollinger Canyon Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 680 South: San Jose
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
21.5 mi · 25 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 Blackhawk 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.
Donald D Doyle Highway
Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
21.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk to San Jose?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Sunol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Blackhawk and 24.9 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blackhawk and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Sunol
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunol.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blackhawk and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 33.27 mi (53.54 km).
#1 Blackhawk
Situated in the foothills of Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County at an elevation of 997 feet, this unincorporated community is part of the San Francisco Bay Area's East Bay region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8207600, -121.9077400 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.26 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
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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