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

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Antioch, CA is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
67.47 mi
01h 20m
Flight
46.24 mi
74.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.24 mi
Kilometers
74.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.47 mi
Kilometers
108.59 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Antioch
Sat, Apr 11, 9:14 AM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Sat, Apr 11, 10:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-04-11T07:53
Arrive Antioch
Sat, Apr 11, 9:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
San Ramon
CA

A city in Contra Costa County, California.

From San Jose
33.7 mi
00h 40m
To Antioch
33.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
Antioch Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Saturday Night
Using Concord as the closest live forecast in the Contra Costa County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lone Tree Way, A Street

    1201 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    34 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lone Tree Way

    92 m · 13 sec · Lone Tree Way

  15. 15

    Continue on A Street

    2381 ft · 55 sec · A Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 18th Street

    21 m · 1 sec · East 18th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 18th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 680 North
37.8 mi · 56%
CA 242 North
16.4 mi · 24%
I 880 North
8.86 mi · 13%
Sacramento
1.56 mi · 2%
Coleman Avenue
1.42 mi · 2%
Nimitz Freeway
0.59 mi · 1%
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Ramon
00h 40m from San Jose
Leave By
3:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Jose and Showers And Thunderstorms near Antioch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

San Ramon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from San Jose and 33.7 miles from Antioch.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around San Jose and Showers And Thunderstorms near Antioch.

Stop Ideas Near San Ramon

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

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

BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

11 mi away
5801 Owens Drive
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

16 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
RAIL

Hayward station

16 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

20 mi away
700 73rd Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Antioch. Straight-line distance: 46.24 mi (74.42 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
Antioch

#2 Antioch

The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population111,605
Coordinates38.0049200, -121.8057900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Antioch (-121.80579, 38.00492)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.44 $28.87
Premium $6.24 $14.86 $29.72
Diesel $7.57 $18.01 $36.02

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Antioch. The current time is 07:53:17.

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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.