How far is San Jose, CA from Alum Rock, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Alum Rock, CA is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Alum Rock.
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Start on North Market Street
127 m · 16 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto West Saint James Street
2662 ft · 1 min · West Saint James Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1242 ft · 42 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Santa Clara Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Santa Clara Street
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Continue on Alum Rock Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Alum Rock Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alum Rock Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Alum Rock.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Alum Rock Avenue
Continue on Alum Rock Avenue
2.24 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Alum Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Alum Rock?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
East Foothills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from San Jose and 2.2 miles from Alum Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near Alum Rock.
Stop Ideas Near East Foothills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Foothills.
San Jose Diridon station
Santa Clara station
Santa Clara – Great America station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Alum Rock. Straight-line distance: 4.15 mi (6.68 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Alum Rock
Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California
| Population | 15,536 |
| Coordinates | 37.3660500, -121.8271800 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alum Rock (-121.82718, 37.36605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
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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