How far is Palo Alto, CA from San Martin, CA?
The driving distance from Palo Alto, CA to San Martin, CA is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in South San Jose
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palo Alto and San Martin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palo Alto and San Martin.
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Start on Middlefield Road
30 m · 11 sec · Middlefield Road
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Turn sharp right onto Embarcadero Road
1 mi · 3 min · Embarcadero Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South: San Jose
2301 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
36.1 mi · 42 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 Palo Alto 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.
Bayshore Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
36.1 mi · 00h 42m
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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto to San Martin?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Seven Trees is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Palo Alto and 20.9 miles from San Martin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palo Alto and Sunny near San Martin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palo Alto and San Martin. Straight-line distance: 38.3 mi (61.63 km).
#1 Palo Alto
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 67,008 |
| Coordinates | 37.4418800, -122.1430200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $9.20 | $18.41 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $9.55 | $19.11 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $9.83 | $19.67 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $12.37 | $24.73 |
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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