How far is Hacienda Heights, CA from San Jose, CA?

The driving distance from Hacienda Heights, CA to San Jose, CA is about 365.9 miles (588.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.4 miles (514 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
365.86 mi
06h 00m
Flight
319.36 mi
513.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.36 mi
Kilometers
513.96 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.86 mi
Kilometers
588.8 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Jose
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM PDT
Return by in Hacienda Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hacienda Heights
2026-04-22T19:34
Arrive San Jose
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hacienda Heights
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Hacienda Heights
179.8 mi
03h 00m
To San Jose
186 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hacienda Heights and San Jose.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hacienda Heights and San Jose.

  1. 1

    Start on South Hacienda Boulevard

    816 ft · 22 sec · South Hacienda Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on South Hacienda Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Hacienda Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles

    1198 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Pomona Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sacramento

    801 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Sacramento

    1998 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    24.8 mi · 29 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose

    2466 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 North: Cupertino, Mountain View

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 North: Downtown San Jose

    1 km · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Guadalupe Parkway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Guadalupe Freeway

    2235 ft · 29 sec · Guadalupe Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 82

    1010 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North: Santa Clara Street, Julian Street

    2389 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Julian Street

    982 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Saint James Street

    867 ft · 28 sec · West Saint James Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    127 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hacienda Heights and San Jose.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
183 mi · 50%
Golden State Freeway
49.3 mi · 13%
CA 152 West
40.9 mi · 11%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 10%
South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 5%
Pomona Freeway
14.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
319.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 00m from Hacienda Heights
Leave By
11:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hacienda Heights 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 Hacienda Heights to San Jose?

The road trip is about 365.9 miles (588.8 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.8 miles from Hacienda Heights and 186 miles from San Jose.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 319.4 miles (514 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 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 $74.48 one way or $148.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hacienda Heights and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hacienda Heights and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 319.36 mi (513.96 km).

Hacienda Heights

#1 Hacienda Heights

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population54,038
Coordinates33.9930700, -117.9686800
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
San Jose

#2 San Jose

The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.

Population1,013,616
Coordinates37.3393900, -121.8949600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: South Hacienda Boulevard (-117.968753, 33.993063)
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.91 gal
48.87 L · about $74.48
Round trip
$148.96
25.82 gal · 97.74 L
Estimated CO2
114.7 kg one way
Round trip: 229.5 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $74.48 $148.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $78.31 $156.62
Premium $6.24 $80.60 $161.19
Diesel $7.57 $97.69 $195.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hacienda Heights and San Jose. The current time is 19:34:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.