How far is San Jose, CA from Astoria, OR?

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Astoria, OR is about 747.2 miles (1202.5 km), with a travel time of about 14h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 619.4 miles (996.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
747.21 mi
14h 48m
Flight
619.41 mi
996.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
619.41 mi
Kilometers
996.84 km
Flight Time
01h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
747.21 mi
Kilometers
1202.52 km
Drive Time
14h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Sat, Nov 7, 10:57 PM PST
Return by in San Jose
Sun, Nov 8, 1:46 PM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-11-07T08:09
Arrive Astoria
Sat, Nov 7, 10:57 PM PST
Route Timing
14h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:49 PM to 10:19 PM PST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:22 AM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
8:00 PM PST
Overnight-style route

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
Ashland
OR

City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States

From San Jose
370.3 mi
07h 24m
To Astoria
376.9 mi
07h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM PST
Wind
2 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Cloudy then Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM PST
Wind
9 to 30 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    358.3 mi · 6 hr 43 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    210.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    33.2 mi · 46 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Oregon Route 103

    132 m · 7 sec · Oregon Route 103

  28. 28

    Continue on Oregon Route 103

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Oregon Route 103

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nehalem Highway

    26.1 mi · 45 min · Nehalem Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Southeast Front Street

    1260 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Front Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Williamsport Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Williamsport Road

  32. 32

    Continue on 16th Street

    621 ft · 17 sec · 16th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Niagara Avenue

    106 m · 12 sec · Niagara Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1077 ft · 37 sec · 15th Street

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerome Avenue

    109 m · 12 sec · Jerome Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    110 m · 15 sec · 14th Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Irving Avenue

    967 ft · 31 sec · Irving Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1035 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Exchange Street

  40. 40

    Turn left

    54 m · 13 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 505 North
569 mi · 76%
I 680 North
37.8 mi · 5%
Northwest Sunset Highway
33.2 mi · 4%
Nehalem Highway
26.1 mi · 3%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.8 mi · 2%
Sunset Highway
13.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 505 North

Continue straight

358 mi · 06h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
14h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
29h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+127.8 mi
619.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
07h 24m from San Jose
Leave By
6:22 AM PST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Jose and Cloudy then Rain near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 747.2 miles (1202.5 km) and usually takes 14h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 370.3 miles from San Jose and 376.9 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 619.4 miles (996.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $152.97 one way or $305.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 234.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Cloudy then Rain near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Kamerin Springs Park
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Kamerin Springs Park

Talent , OR
1014 Kamerin Springs Dr, Talent, OR 97540
Rating 4.0/5 19 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Talent City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Talent City Hall

Talent , OR
110 E Main St, Talent, OR 97540
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Ashland Public Works Department
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Ashland Public Works Department

Ashland , OR
51 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR 97520
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Public works department,Paving contractor
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Joseph Park

Talent , OR
255 Joseph Dr, Talent, OR 97540
Rating 4.0/5 12 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

BUS

Ashland, Oregon

1 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
BUS

Medford, Oregon

20 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

White City, Oregon

31 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

39 mi away
868 2nd Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 619.41 mi (996.84 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
Astoria

#2 Astoria

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,029
Coordinates46.1878800, -123.8312500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Astoria (-123.83125, 46.18788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.37 gal
99.81 L · about $152.97
Round trip
$305.94
52.74 gal · 199.62 L
Estimated CO2
234.4 kg one way
Round trip: 468.7 kg / 1033 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.80 $152.97 $305.94
Mid-grade $6.05 $159.59 $319.18
Premium $6.24 $164.55 $329.10
Diesel $8.24 $217.18 $434.37

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Astoria. The current time is 08:09:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.