How far is Lake Wildwood, CA from San Jose, CA?
Fastest route
The route from Lake Wildwood, California, 95946 to San Jose, California is approximately 179 miles and takes about 3 hours and 2 minutes via I-80 W and I-680 S. However, please note that this route has restricted usage or private roads.
Directions
- Get on CA-70 S in Olivehurst from State Hwy 20 W and Hammonton Smartsville Rd.
- Head northwest on Waxwing Ct toward Hummingbird Dr.
- 🐦 Make a right onto Hummingbird Dr (Restricted usage road).
- 🌳 Turn left onto Swallow Way (Restricted usage road).
- 🌳 Turn left onto Chaparral Dr (Partial restricted usage road).
- 🌳 Turn left onto Lake Forest Dr (Restricted usage road).
- 🛣️ Turn right at Lake Wildwood Dr (Partial restricted usage road).
- 🛣️ Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Pleasant Valley Rd.
- Turn right onto State Hwy 20 W.
- Turn left onto Hammonton Smartsville Rd.
- Turn left onto Griffith Ave.
- Turn right onto N Beale Rd.
- Turn left onto Goldfields Pkwy.
- Turn left to merge onto CA-70 S toward Sacramento.
- Follow CA-70 S to CA-99 S in Sutter County.
- ⚠️ Keep right at the fork to stay on CA-70 S, follow signs for Sacramento.
- Drive from I-80 W and I-680 S to San Jose. Take exit 1 from I-280 N.
- ⚠️ Use the left 2 lanes to take the I-5 S/CA-99 S exit toward Sacramento.
- ⚠️ Use the right lane to take exit 522 toward I-80 W.
- ⚠️ Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-80 W/San Francisco, and merge onto I-80 W.
- ⚠️ Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 40 for I-680 toward Benicia/San Jose.
- ⚠️ Take exit 1 toward 11th St/10th St.
- ⚠️ Continue on S 11th St. Drive to E Santa Clara St.
- ⚠️ Turn right onto S 11th St.
- ⚠️ Turn left onto E Santa Clara St.
Tips & Suggestions
- Ensure you have enough fuel for the journey.
- Check for traffic conditions and plan your departure accordingly.
- Use GPS or a navigation app to help you stay on track.
- Observe the speed limits and follow all traffic regulations.
- Take breaks during the long drive to stay refreshed.
- Pack snacks and water for the journey.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Wildwood and San Jose is 136.14 miles (219.1 km).
Flight distance from Lake Wildwood, CA to San Jose, CA is 136.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Lake Wildwood to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Wildwood, California to San Jose, California is: 181.45 miles (292.02 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Wildwood to San Jose will take approximately 03 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Lake Wildwood
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
| Population | 4991 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°13'59"N 121°12'2"W |
| Latitude | 39.2329500 |
| Longitude | -121.2005100 |
| Altitude | 466 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley, in California's Silicon Valley. San Jose is a major center for the technology industry.
| Population | 1013616 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°20'22"N 121°53'42"W |
| Latitude | 37.3393900 |
| Longitude | -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Jose: North Market Street (-121.894962,37.339389)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Wildwood and San Jose
The distance between Lake Wildwood and San Jose is 292 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake Wildwood and San Jose. The current time is 00:56:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.24 liters (6.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Wildwood and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Wildwood to San Jose is $34.29 (diesel $39.67).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $34.29 | $35.8 | $36.77 | $39.67 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 29, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Wildwood and San Jose (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
