How far is Broadmoor, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Broadmoor, CA to San Jose, CA is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in San Mateo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broadmoor and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadmoor and San Jose.
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Start on Terrace View Court
810 ft · 39 sec · Terrace View Court
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Turn left onto Eastmoor Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Eastmoor Avenue
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Turn right onto Sullivan Avenue
758 ft · 24 sec · Sullivan Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 280 South, CA 1 South: San Jose, Pacifica
79 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: San Jose
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380: San Francisco International Airport
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 South: San Jose, San Francisco International Airport
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose
1952 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
24 mi · 28 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 Broadmoor 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
Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
24 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Broadmoor 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 Broadmoor to San Jose?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Redwood City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Broadmoor and 25.9 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Broadmoor and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Redwood City
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 Redwood City.
Fremont station
Hayward station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Santa Clara – Great America station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broadmoor and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 40.17 mi (64.64 km).
#1 Broadmoor
Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California
| Population | 4,176 |
| Coordinates | 37.6866000, -122.4827500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
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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