How far is North Fair Oaks, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from North Fair Oaks, CA to San Jose, CA is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Community in Contra Costa County, California
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Fair Oaks and Patchy Fog near San Jose.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from North Fair Oaks to San Jose?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from North Fair Oaks and 12 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Fair Oaks and Patchy Fog near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain View
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Santa Clara – Great America station
Santa Clara station
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Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Fair Oaks and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 19 mi (30.58 km).
#1 North Fair Oaks
Census designated place
| Population | 14,687 |
| Coordinates | 37.4743800, -122.1966300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
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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