How far is Las Lomas, CA from San Jose, CA?

The driving distance from Las Lomas, CA to San Jose, CA is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.71 mi
00h 57m
Flight
33.93 mi
54.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.93 mi
Kilometers
54.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.71 mi
Kilometers
84.83 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Jose
Thu, Oct 15, 2:20 PM PDT
Return by in Las Lomas
Thu, Oct 15, 3:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Lomas
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive San Jose
Thu, Oct 15, 2:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Lomas
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Morgan Hill
CA

A city in Santa Clara County, California.

From Las Lomas
26.3 mi
00h 28m
To San Jose
26.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83ยฐF
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
86ยฐF
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Las Lomas and San Jose.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Lomas and San Jose.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m ยท 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m ยท 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Willow Road

    67 m ยท 13 sec ยท Willow Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hall Road

    2.3 mi ยท 3 min ยท Hall Road

  5. 5

    Continue on San Miguel Canyon Road

    2279 ft ยท 45 sec ยท San Miguel Canyon Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Tarpey Road

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Tarpey Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto San Juan Road

    2.9 mi ยท 5 min ยท San Juan Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1638 ft ยท 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

    7.2 mi ยท 8 min ยท El Camino Real

  10. 10

    Continue on South Valley Freeway

    26.3 mi ยท 30 min ยท South Valley Freeway

  11. 11

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

    5.2 mi ยท 6 min

  12. 12

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

    1 km ยท 51 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Guadalupe Parkway

    4.3 mi ยท 5 min ยท Guadalupe Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Guadalupe Freeway

    2235 ft ยท 29 sec ยท Guadalupe Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 82

    1010 ft ยท 19 sec

  16. 16

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

    2389 ft ยท 52 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North

    1469 ft ยท 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Julian Street

    982 ft ยท 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Saint James Street

    867 ft ยท 28 sec ยท West Saint James Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    127 m ยท 9 sec ยท North Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท North Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Lomas and San Jose.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Freeway
26.3 mi ยท 50%
El Camino Real
7.16 mi ยท 14%
CA 85 North
5.18 mi ยท 10%
Guadalupe Parkway
4.34 mi ยท 8%
San Juan Road
3.17 mi ยท 6%
Hall Road
2.31 mi ยท 4%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Freeway

Continue on South Valley Freeway

26.3 mi ยท 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgan Hill
00h 28m from Las Lomas
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Las Lomas 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 Las Lomas to San Jose?

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Morgan Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Las Lomas and 26.3 miles from San Jose.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Lomas and Sunny near San Jose.

Stop Ideas Near Morgan Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morgan Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Restaurant
Food stop 5.4 mi away

Old City Hall Restaurant

Gilroy , CA
7400 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States
Rating 4.3/5 710 reviews Fine dining restaurant,New American restaurant,Restaurant
City of Gilroy Recreation Division
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

City of Gilroy Recreation Division

Gilroy , CA
7351 Rosanna St, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Park,Recreation
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Gilroy Community Development

Gilroy , CA
7351 Rosanna St, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews City government office,Urban planning department
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Watsonville Water

Watsonville , CA
250 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076, United States
Rating 1.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morgan Hill.

RAIL

Morgan Hill, California

17300 Depot Street
BUS

Gilroy, California

16 mi away
7250 Monterey Street
RAIL

San Jose Diridon station

31 mi away
65 Cahill Street
BUS

Scotts Valley, California

34 mi away
246 Kings Village Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Lomas and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 33.93 mi (54.6 km).

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#1 Las Lomas

Situated in the low-lying coastal plains of northern Monterey County at an elevation of 43 feet, this unincorporated area borders Santa Cruz County.

Population0
Coordinates36.8652300, -121.7349500
Altitude13
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: Willow Road (-121.735104, 36.865237)
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L ยท about $11.65
Round trip
$23.29
3.72 gal ยท 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $11.65 $23.29
Mid-grade $6.50 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $6.69 $12.44 $24.88
Diesel $8.41 $15.65 $31.30

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Lomas and San Jose. The current time is 13:22:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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