How far is East Porterville, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from East Porterville, CA to San Jose, CA is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Madera County, California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Porterville and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Porterville and San Jose.
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Start on the route
654 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto East Crabtree Avenue
894 ft · 41 sec · East Crabtree Avenue
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Turn right onto South Page Street
1289 ft · 59 sec · South Page Street
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Turn right onto East Springville Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Springville Avenue
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Continue on East Date Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Date Avenue
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Turn left onto South Plano Street
2732 ft · 1 min · South Plano Street
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Turn right onto East Poplar Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · East Poplar Avenue
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Continue on West Poplar Avenue
2384 ft · 39 sec · West Poplar Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2342 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
17.8 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Tulare Lindsay Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Tulare Lindsay Highway
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Continue on East Tulare Avenue
2079 ft · 32 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Tulare Avenue
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Turn left
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
56.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 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 East Porterville 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Porterville 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 East Porterville to San Jose?
The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chowchilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from East Porterville and 119.5 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.08 one way or $94.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Porterville and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Chowchilla
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 Chowchilla.
Madera
Merced station
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Porterville and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 184.38 mi (296.73 km).
#1 East Porterville
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
| Population | 6,767 |
| Coordinates | 36.0574500, -118.9756600 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $47.08 | $94.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $49.50 | $99.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $50.94 | $101.89 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $61.75 | $123.49 |
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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