How far is Emerald Lake Hills, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Emerald Lake Hills, CA to San Jose, CA is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerald Lake Hills and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerald Lake Hills and San Jose.
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Start on Midland Way
51 m · 10 sec · Midland Way
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Turn left onto Vernal Way
653 ft · 23 sec · Vernal Way
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Turn right onto Lakeview Way
1586 ft · 54 sec · Lakeview Way
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Continue on Lakeview Way
55 m · 8 sec · Lakeview Way
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Turn slight left onto Jefferson Avenue
1191 ft · 36 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Emerald Hill Road
2381 ft · 1 min · Emerald Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm Hill Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Farm Hill Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 280 South: San Jose
1862 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
20.5 mi · 24 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Continue on Sinclair Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Sinclair Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 North, CA 87 South: San Jose International Airport, Guadalupe Parkway
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North: San Jose International Airport, Guadalupe Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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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 Emerald Lake Hills 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.
Junipero Serra Freeway
Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
20.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Emerald Lake Hills 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 Emerald Lake Hills to San Jose?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Loyola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Emerald Lake Hills and 13.9 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Emerald Lake Hills and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Loyola
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 Loyola.
Santa Clara – Great America station
Santa Clara station
San Jose Diridon station
Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerald Lake Hills and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 22.23 mi (35.78 km).
#1 Emerald Lake Hills
Census-designated place and neighborhood in unincorporated San Mateo County, in the state of California
| Population | 4,278 |
| Coordinates | 37.4646600, -122.2680200 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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