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

The driving distance from Olivehurst, CA to San Jose, CA is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.56 mi
02h 30m
Flight
122.75 mi
197.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.75 mi
Kilometers
197.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.56 mi
Kilometers
248.74 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Jose
Tue, Jun 2, 10:36 AM PDT
Return by in Olivehurst
Tue, Jun 2, 1:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olivehurst
2026-06-02T08:06
Arrive San Jose
Tue, Jun 2, 10:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olivehurst
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairfield
CA

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Olivehurst
75.1 mi
01h 15m
To San Jose
79.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Avenue

    50 m · 13 sec · 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Olivehurst Avenue

    2184 ft · 45 sec · Olivehurst Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olivehurst Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Olivehurst Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Olivehurst Avenue

    66 m · 5 sec · Olivehurst Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2814 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 80 West: Reno, San Francisco

    975 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco

    2716 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.2 mi · 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose

    3211 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    31 mi · 36 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 262

    866 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Nimitz Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street

    991 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Julian Street

    151 m · 18 sec · West Julian Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    60 m · 7 sec · North Market Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.2 mi · 24%
Donald D Doyle Highway
32.4 mi · 21%
Olivehurst Avenue
18.8 mi · 12%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 8%
Nimitz Freeway
8.3 mi · 5%
Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.2 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 15m from Olivehurst
Leave By
1:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olivehurst 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 Olivehurst to San Jose?

The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Olivehurst and 79.5 miles from San Jose.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.50 one way or $63.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairfield, 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 Fairfield.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

21 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

23 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

27 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olivehurst and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 122.75 mi (197.55 km).

Olivehurst

#1 Olivehurst

Census-designated place in Yuba County, California

Population13,656
Coordinates39.0954500, -121.5521900
Altitude20
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: 7th Avenue (-121.552195, 39.095287)
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.65 L · about $31.50
Round trip
$63.00
10.92 gal · 41.3 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $31.50 $63.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $33.12 $66.24
Premium $6.24 $34.09 $68.17
Diesel $7.57 $41.32 $82.63

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Olivehurst and San Jose. The current time is 08:06:04.

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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.