How far is Ladera, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Ladera, CA to San Jose, CA is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ladera and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladera and San Jose.
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Start on the route
22 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto La Mesa Drive
125 m · 18 sec · La Mesa Drive
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Turn right
49 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto La Mesa Drive
1644 ft · 1 min · La Mesa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alpine Road
2631 ft · 1 min · Alpine Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 South: San Jose
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
15.9 mi · 18 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 Ladera 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
15.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Ladera 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 Ladera to San Jose?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Cupertino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Ladera and 11 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ladera and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Cupertino
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 Cupertino.
Santa Clara station
Santa Clara – Great America station
San Jose Diridon station
Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladera and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 17.17 mi (27.64 km).
#1 Ladera
Situated in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains within San Mateo County, this unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 308 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3999400, -122.1983000 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
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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