How far is San Jose, CA from Bonny Doon, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Bonny Doon, CA is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
Census-designated place in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Bonny Doon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Bonny Doon.
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Start on North Market Street
33 m · 6 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Devine Street
84 m · 18 sec · Devine Street
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Turn left onto North San Pedro Street
93 m · 18 sec · North San Pedro Street
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Turn right onto West Saint James Street
602 ft · 16 sec · West Saint James Street
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Continue on West Julian Street
109 m · 7 sec · West Julian Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 87 South
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Guadalupe Freeway
2588 ft · 34 sec · Guadalupe Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South, I 280 North: San Francisco
987 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 280 North: San Francisco
2182 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Sinclair Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 17 South, I 880 North: Santa Cruz, Oakland
901 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 17 South: Santa Cruz
3242 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Granite Creek Road
1097 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Scotts Valley Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · Scotts Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Mount Hermon Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Mount Hermon Road
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Turn right onto Graham Hill Road
973 ft · 34 sec · Graham Hill Road
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Continue on Felton Empire Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Felton Empire Road
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Continue on Ice Cream Grade
2.6 mi · 6 min · Ice Cream Grade
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Flat Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Pine Flat Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bonny Doon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Bonny Doon.
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.
CA 17 South
Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Bonny Doon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Bonny Doon?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Lexington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from San Jose and 19.2 miles from Bonny Doon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near Bonny Doon.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Santa Cruz City Hall
Cupertino Teen Center
Orchard City Banquet Hall - Campbell
First Capitola City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington Hills.
Scotts Valley, California
San Jose Diridon station
Santa Clara station
Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Bonny Doon. Straight-line distance: 24.92 mi (40.11 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 Bonny Doon
Situated in the Santa Cruz Mountains at an elevation of roughly 1,253 feet, this unincorporated community is characterized by a rural, forested landscape.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0416200, -122.1505200 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bonny Doon (-122.15052, 37.04162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.26 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
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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