How far is Coarsegold, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Coarsegold, CA to San Jose, CA is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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 02h 57m.
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.
The county seat of Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coarsegold and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coarsegold and San Jose.
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Start on the route
51 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southern Yosemite Highway
102 m · 10 sec · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Turn right onto Road 415
10.7 mi · 17 min · Road 415
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Turn left onto Road 606
4.4 mi · 6 min · Road 606
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Continue on Road 606
51 m · 3 sec · Road 606
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Turn left onto Road 600
10.3 mi · 14 min · Road 600
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Continue on Raymond Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Raymond Road
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Continue on Avenue 21
6.2 mi · 11 min · Avenue 21
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Continue on Avenue 20 1/2
3.1 mi · 8 min · Avenue 20 1/2
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue 20 1/2
2512 ft · 53 sec · Avenue 20 1/2
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Take the ramp right
1122 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NB SR 99 to WB 152
2067 ft · 27 sec · NB SR 99 to WB 152
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Continue on Westbound California State Route 152
1.4 km · 60 sec · Westbound California State Route 152
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Continue on Avenue 23
70.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Avenue 23
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 North: Cupertino, Mountain View
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 North: Downtown San Jose
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Guadalupe Parkway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Parkway
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Continue on Guadalupe Freeway
2235 ft · 29 sec · Guadalupe Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 82
1010 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North: Santa Clara Street, Julian Street
2389 ft · 52 sec
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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 Coarsegold and San Jose.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue 23
Continue on Avenue 23
70.4 mi · 01h 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 Coarsegold 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 Coarsegold to San Jose?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Coarsegold and 78.7 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 12:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coarsegold and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Los Banos
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 Los Banos.
Merced station
Denair station
Gilroy, California
Modesto station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coarsegold and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 120.7 mi (194.25 km).
#1 Coarsegold
Positioned in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera County at an elevation of 2,218 feet, this community lies along State Route 41, a primary corridor to Yosemite National Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2621700, -119.7009800 |
| Altitude | 676 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $34.62 | $69.25 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $35.94 | $71.88 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $46.52 | $93.05 |
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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