How far is Inverness, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Inverness, CA to San Jose, CA is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
City in the United States state of California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inverness and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inverness and San Jose.
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Start on Argyle Street
36 m · 6 sec · Argyle Street
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Turn right onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bear Valley Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bear Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shoreline Highway
628 ft · 24 sec · Shoreline Highway
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Turn left onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
14.9 mi · 30 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Broadway
2117 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Center Boulevard
1.6 mi · 5 min · Center Boulevard
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Continue on Red Hill Avenue
3133 ft · 57 sec · Red Hill Avenue
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Continue on Fourth Street
2658 ft · 49 sec · Fourth Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Fourth Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fourth Street
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Turn right onto Hetherton Street
652 ft · 17 sec · Hetherton Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South: San Francisco, Oakland
1389 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
1805 ft · 28 sec · Redwood Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
14.3 mi · 18 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
19.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street
991 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Julian Street
151 m · 18 sec · West Julian Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
60 m · 7 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 Inverness 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.
Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight left
19.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Inverness 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 Inverness to San Jose?
The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Emeryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Inverness and 48 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.22 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Inverness and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Emeryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emeryville.
Emeryville station
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Berkeley station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inverness and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 74.38 mi (119.71 km).
#1 Inverness
Situated on the western shore of Tomales Bay in Marin County, California, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of roughly 43 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1010300, -122.8569400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $20.22 | $40.45 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $21.61 | $43.21 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $27.17 | $54.35 |
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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