How far is Mountain View, CA from San Martin, CA?
The driving distance from Mountain View, CA to San Martin, CA is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fifth most populous city in California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain View and San Martin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View and San Martin.
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Start on Oak Street
154 m · 22 sec · Oak Street
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Turn slight left onto Martinez Avenue
4 m · 3 sec · Martinez Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
98 m · 15 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Palm Avenue
608 ft · 31 sec · Palm Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pacheco Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4 min · Pacheco Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 680 South: San Jose
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31.3 mi · 36 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right
12 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Los Angeles, San Francisco
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: Los Angeles
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
21.6 mi · 25 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Martin Avenue
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East San Martin Avenue
2927 ft · 1 min · East San Martin Avenue
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Continue on East San Martin Avenue
33 m · 31 sec · East San Martin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East San Martin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain View and San Martin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Donald D Doyle Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31.3 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mountain View and Sunny near San Martin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain View to San Martin?
The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Mountain View and 39.8 miles from San Martin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain View and Sunny near San Martin.
Stop Ideas Near Fremont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Civic Center Garage
City of Palo Alto City Hall
San José City Hall
King Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fremont.
Fremont station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Pleasanton, CA
Hayward station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and San Martin. Straight-line distance: 69.62 mi (112.04 km).
#1 Mountain View
A city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 80,030 |
| Coordinates | 38.0088100, -122.1174600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Martin
Situated in the southern Santa Clara Valley between Morgan Hill and Gilroy, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of 289 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0849500, -121.6102200 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Martin (-121.61022, 37.08495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $17.59 | $35.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $18.80 | $37.59 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
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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