How far is La Selva Beach, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from La Selva Beach, CA to San Jose, CA is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
Census-designated place in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Selva Beach and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Selva Beach and San Jose.
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Start on Arbolado Drive
99 m · 26 sec · Arbolado Drive
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Turn left onto Playa Boulevard
2102 ft · 1 min · Playa Boulevard
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Turn left onto San Andreas Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · San Andreas Road
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Continue on Larkin Valley Road
561 ft · 15 sec · Larkin Valley Road
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Take the ramp left
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 17 North: San Jose, Oakland
2245 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
25.8 mi · 34 min · Santa Cruz Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Downtown San Jose
2969 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
2.3 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 La Selva Beach 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.
Santa Cruz Highway
Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
25.8 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving La Selva Beach 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 La Selva Beach to San Jose?
The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Lexington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from La Selva Beach and 21.1 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Selva Beach and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Santa Cruz City Hall
Santa Cruz City Mayor
Orchard City Banquet Hall - Campbell
First Capitola City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington Hills.
Scotts Valley, California
San Jose Diridon station
Santa Clara station
Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Selva Beach and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 27.88 mi (44.87 km).
#1 La Selva Beach
Situated on a coastal bluff overlooking Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of roughly 82 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9366200, -121.8646800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $9.27 | $18.53 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
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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