How far is Del Rey Oaks, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Del Rey Oaks, CA to San Jose, CA is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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 01h 15m.
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 Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Del Rey Oaks and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del Rey Oaks and San Jose.
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Start on Canyon del Rey Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Canyon del Rey Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward CA 218: Seaside, Del Rey Oaks
1433 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
150 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
1362 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
13.2 mi · 15 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on South Valley Freeway
26.3 mi · 30 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 Del Rey Oaks 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.
South Valley Freeway
Continue on South Valley Freeway
26.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Del Rey Oaks and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Del Rey Oaks to San Jose?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Gilroy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Del Rey Oaks and 36.4 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 4:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.65 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Del Rey Oaks and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Gilroy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Restaurant
City of Gilroy Recreation Division
Gilroy Community Development
Watsonville Water
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilroy.
Gilroy, California
Morgan Hill, California
Prunedale, California
Salinas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Del Rey Oaks and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 51.65 mi (83.13 km).
#1 Del Rey Oaks
City in Monterey County, California, United States of America
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 36.5932900, -121.8349500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
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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