How far is Los Osos, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Los Osos, CA to San Jose, CA is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monterey County, California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Osos and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Osos and San Jose.
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Start on Los Osos Valley Road
2120 ft · 1 min · Los Osos Valley Road
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Turn left onto South Bay Boulevard
4 mi · 8 min · South Bay Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Atascadero
1220 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Old U.S. Route 466
13.3 mi · 20 min · Old U.S. Route 466
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Continue on CA 41
2.6 mi · 4 min · CA 41
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Turn slight right
80 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto El Camino Real
63 m · 7 sec · El Camino Real
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North
152 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
130.2 mi · 2 hr 30 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on South Valley Freeway
26.3 mi · 30 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 North: Cupertino, Mountain View
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 North: Downtown San Jose
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Guadalupe Parkway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Parkway
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Continue on Guadalupe Freeway
2235 ft · 29 sec · Guadalupe Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 82
1010 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North: Santa Clara Street, Julian Street
2389 ft · 52 sec
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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 Los Osos and San Jose.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
130 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Los Osos 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 Los Osos to San Jose?
The road trip is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Los Osos and 95.9 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.32 one way or $84.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Osos and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
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 Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Osos and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 152.11 mi (244.8 km).
#1 Los Osos
Located along California's Central Coast in San Luis Obispo County at an elevation of 131 feet, this community is positioned on the southern shore of the Morro Bay estuary.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3110900, -120.8324000 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $42.32 | $84.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $43.93 | $87.87 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $45.22 | $90.44 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $56.87 | $113.74 |
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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