How far is Millbrae, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Millbrae, CA to San Jose, CA is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in San Mateo County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Millbrae and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millbrae and San Jose.
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Start on East Millbrae Avenue
1460 ft · 31 sec · East Millbrae Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: San Jose
2094 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
21.8 mi · 25 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 South: Guadalupe Parkway
2145 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Guadalupe Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Guadalupe Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Julian Street, Saint James Street
1661 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto West Julian Street
682 ft · 23 sec · West Julian Street
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Continue on 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 Millbrae 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.
Bayshore Freeway
Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
21.8 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Millbrae and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Millbrae to San Jose?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
East Palo Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Millbrae and 17.2 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Millbrae and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near East Palo Alto
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 East Palo Alto.
Fremont station
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Santa Clara station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Millbrae and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 32.39 mi (52.13 km).
#1 Millbrae
City in California
| Population | 22,630 |
| Coordinates | 37.5985500, -122.3871900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
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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