How far is Burbank, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burbank and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burbank and San Jose.
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Start on the route
21 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto West San Carlos Street
155 m · 12 sec · West San Carlos Street
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Turn slight left
74 m · 16 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West San Carlos Street
879 ft · 25 sec · West San Carlos Street
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Turn right onto North Bascom Avenue
1610 ft · 42 sec · North Bascom Avenue
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Turn right onto Naglee Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Naglee Avenue
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Continue on West Taylor Street
2988 ft · 1 min · West Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Coleman Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Coleman Avenue
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Continue on 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 Burbank 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.
Coleman Avenue
Turn right onto Coleman Avenue
0.98 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Burbank 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 Burbank to San Jose?
The road trip is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Burbank and 2.5 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burbank and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara
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 Santa Clara.
Santa Clara station
Santa Clara – Great America station
San Jose Diridon station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burbank and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 2.3 mi (3.7 km).
#1 Burbank
Located in the Santa Clara Valley at an elevation of 121 feet, this urbanized unincorporated area is composed mostly of residential and commercial neighborhoods.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3232800, -121.9316200 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $1.00 | $2.01 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
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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