How far is Corte Madera, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Corte Madera, CA to San Jose, CA is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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 01h 20m.
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.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corte Madera and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corte Madera and San Jose.
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Start on Tamalpais Drive
74 m · 8 sec · Tamalpais Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Tamalpais Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Tamalpais Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North: Eureka
1001 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Anselmo, Richmond Bridge
845 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Richmond Bridge
724 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto Richmond Bridge
82 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight toward I 580 East
1740 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway
11.6 mi · 14 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
14.3 mi · 18 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
19.4 mi · 22 min
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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 Corte Madera 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.
Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight left
19.4 mi · 00h 22m
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 Sunny leaving Corte Madera 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 Corte Madera to San Jose?
The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
San Leandro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Corte Madera and 34.4 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corte Madera and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near San Leandro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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San Leandro City Council
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Leandro.
Oakland Coliseum station
Hayward station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Emeryville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corte Madera and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 53.27 mi (85.73 km).
#1 Corte Madera
City in Marin County, California
| Population | 9,833 |
| Coordinates | 37.9254800, -122.5274800 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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 (-121.89496, 37.33939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
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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