How far is Good Hope, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Good Hope, CA to San Jose, CA is about 412.6 miles (664 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 358.7 miles (577.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Good Hope and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Good Hope and San Jose.
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Start on Marie Street
2 m · 6 sec · Marie Street
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Turn left onto Mountain Avenue
1592 ft · 1 min · Mountain Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South D Street
2931 ft · 1 min · South D Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 215 North
2004 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
15.7 mi · 18 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
23 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 71 North: Pomona
2510 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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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 Good Hope and San Jose.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
183 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Good Hope 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 Good Hope to San Jose?
The road trip is about 412.6 miles (664 km) and usually takes 06h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.5 miles from Good Hope and 207.1 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 358.7 miles (577.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $91.16 one way or $182.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Good Hope and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Good Hope and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 358.63 mi (577.16 km).
#1 Good Hope
Situated in inland Riverside County at an elevation of approximately 1552 feet, this census-designated place lies in a dry, hilly area between the cities of Perris and Lake Elsinore.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7647400, -117.2669800 |
| Altitude | 473 |
| 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: 664 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 08m |
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 | $91.16 | $182.32 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $94.63 | $189.25 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $97.39 | $194.78 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $122.49 | $244.99 |
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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