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

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Allendale, CA is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.52 mi
01h 52m
Flight
76.41 mi
122.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.41 mi
Kilometers
122.97 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.52 mi
Kilometers
148.89 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allendale
Tue, Apr 14, 9:11 PM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Tue, Apr 14, 11:03 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-04-14T19:19
Arrive Allendale
Tue, Apr 14, 9:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Walnut Creek
CA

The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

From San Jose
46.3 mi
00h 56m
To Allendale
46.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    60 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Coleman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coleman Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.3 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    2053 ft · 27 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento

    2286 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 505 North: Winters, Redding

    803 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 505 North: Winters, Redding

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Allendale Road

    1233 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Allendale Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Allendale Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hartley Road

    3153 ft · 2 min · Hartley Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 680 North
37.8 mi · 41%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.8 mi · 16%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi · 13%
I 880 North
8.86 mi · 10%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
7.88 mi · 9%
I 505 North
5.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 680 North

Merge slight left

37.3 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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walnut Creek
00h 56m from San Jose
Leave By
2:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Allendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Allendale?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Walnut Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from San Jose and 46.2 miles from Allendale.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walnut Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Walnut Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

Oakland , CA
Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
Rating 4.2/5 629 reviews Park
Berkeley Community Media
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

Berkeley Community Media

Berkeley , CA
2239 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Television station,City government office,Video production service
Alameda County Marriage License
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Alameda County Marriage License

Oakland , CA
1106 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States
Rating 4.1/5 18 reviews County government office
OAKLAND CITY HALL
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

OAKLAND CITY HALL

Oakland , CA
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
Rating 4.3/5 23 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walnut Creek.

RAIL

Martinez station

14 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Emeryville station

21 mi away
5885 Horton Street
RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

21 mi away
700 73rd Avenue
RAIL

Berkeley station

21 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 76.41 mi (122.97 km).

San Jose

#1 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
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#2 Allendale

Allendale is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4446300, -121.9430200
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Allendale (-121.94302, 38.44463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.36 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.73
6.54 gal · 24.72 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.86 $37.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.84 $39.67
Premium $6.24 $20.41 $40.83
Diesel $7.57 $24.74 $49.49

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Allendale. The current time is 19:19:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.