How far is San Jose, CA from Angels Camp, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Angels Camp, CA is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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.
City in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Angels Camp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Angels Camp.
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Start on North Market Street
60 m · 9 sec · North Market Street
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Continue on Coleman Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coleman Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1675 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento
1618 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue
4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West
1135 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right
124 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West Charter Way
2959 ft · 58 sec · West Charter Way
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99W
1 mi · 2 min · Old U.S. Route 99W
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Continue on Charter Way
3092 ft · 54 sec · Charter Way
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Keep slight right to continue on East Mariposa Road
1.5 km · 1 min · East Mariposa Road
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Road
38 mi · 51 min · Farmington Road
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Turn straight
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Hardscrabble Street
46 m · 8 sec · Hardscrabble Street
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Turn left onto Bush Street
526 ft · 23 sec · Bush Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bush Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Angels Camp.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Farmington Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Road
38 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving San Jose and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Angels Camp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Angels Camp?
The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from San Jose and 61.1 miles from Angels Camp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.86 one way or $49.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Jose and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Angels Camp.
Stop Ideas Near Lathrop
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 Lathrop.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Angels Camp. Straight-line distance: 89.58 mi (144.17 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 Angels Camp
City in Calaveras County, California, United States of America
| Population | 2,677 |
| Coordinates | 38.0682600, -120.5396500 |
| Altitude | 420 |
| Country | United States |
End: Angels Camp (-120.53965, 38.06826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $5.77 | $24.86 | $49.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.14 | $52.29 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $26.91 | $53.81 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $32.61 | $65.23 |
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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