How far is Lompico, CA from San Jose, CA?

The driving distance from Lompico, CA to San Jose, CA is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.75 mi
00h 48m
Flight
18.34 mi
29.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.34 mi
Kilometers
29.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.75 mi
Kilometers
57.53 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Jose
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM PDT
Return by in Lompico
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lompico
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive San Jose
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lompico
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
Lexington Hills
CA

Census-designated place in California, USA

From Lompico
14 mi
00h 24m
To San Jose
21.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lompico and San Jose.

  1. 1

    Start on West Drive

    659 ft · 29 sec · West Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Drive

    19 m · 8 sec · West Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lompico Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Lompico Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto East Zayante Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · East Zayante Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fern Ridge

    1.3 km · 3 min · Fern Ridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Lower Hutchinson Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Lower Hutchinson Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hutchinson Road

    1776 ft · 1 min · Hutchinson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hutchinson Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Hutchinson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Summit Road

    2973 ft · 1 min · Summit Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp sharp right

    124 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Santa Cruz Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Downtown San Jose

    2969 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Sinclair Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 North, CA 87 South: San Jose International Airport, Guadalupe Parkway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North: San Jose International Airport, Guadalupe Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Julian Street

    982 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Saint James Street

    867 ft · 28 sec · West Saint James Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    127 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Cruz Highway
13.4 mi · 37%
East Zayante Road
3.57 mi · 10%
Hutchinson Road
2.33 mi · 7%
Sinclair Freeway
2.26 mi · 6%
Lompico Road
1.66 mi · 5%
CA 87 North
1.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Santa Cruz Highway

Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway

13.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington Hills
00h 24m from Lompico
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lompico 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 Lompico to San Jose?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 14 miles from Lompico and 21.7 miles from San Jose.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lexington Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington Hills.

BUS

Scotts Valley, California

14 mi away
246 Kings Village Rd.
RAIL

San Jose Diridon station

20 mi away
65 Cahill Street
BUS

Santa Clara station

21 mi away
1001 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California

22 mi away
920 Pacific Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lompico and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 18.34 mi (29.52 km).

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#1 Lompico

Lompico is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.1055000, -122.0527400
Altitude203
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: West Drive (-122.052665, 37.105502)
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.54
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.27 $14.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.64 $15.29
Premium $6.24 $7.87 $15.73
Diesel $7.57 $9.53 $19.07

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lompico and San Jose. The current time is 03:54:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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