How far is Lexington Hills, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Lexington Hills, CA to San Jose, CA is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington Hills and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington Hills and San Jose.
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Start on Panorama Drive
819 ft · 43 sec · Panorama Drive
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Turn left onto Locust Drive
2408 ft · 2 min · Locust Drive
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Turn right onto Aldercroft Heights Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Aldercroft Heights Road
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Continue on Aldercroft Heights Road
2720 ft · 1 min · Aldercroft Heights Road
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Continue on Old Santa Cruz Highway
1011 ft · 27 sec · Old Santa Cruz Highway
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Turn right onto Idylwild Road
3130 ft · 1 min · Idylwild Road
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Turn right onto Santa Cruz Highway
11 mi · 14 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 Lexington Hills 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.
Santa Cruz Highway
Turn right onto Santa Cruz Highway
11 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington Hills 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 Lexington Hills to San Jose?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Cambrian Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Lexington Hills and 9.1 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington Hills and Sunny near San Jose.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington Hills and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 12.81 mi (20.62 km).
#1 Lexington Hills
Census-designated place in California, USA
| Population | 2,421 |
| Coordinates | 37.1646700, -121.9730100 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $5.77 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
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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