How far is San Jose, CA from Boulder Creek, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Boulder Creek, CA is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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.
Incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Boulder Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Boulder Creek.
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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
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bear Creek Road
644 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right
75 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Bear Creek Road
12.9 mi · 27 min · Bear Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue
892 ft · 34 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Middleton Avenue
31 m · 3 sec · Middleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Boulder Creek.
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.
Bear Creek Road
Turn left onto Bear Creek Road
12.9 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Boulder Creek?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Los Gatos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from San Jose and 13.6 miles from Boulder Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Los Gatos
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 Los Gatos.
San Jose Diridon station
Santa Clara station
Santa Clara – Great America station
Scotts Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Boulder Creek. Straight-line distance: 19.32 mi (31.1 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 Boulder Creek
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
| Population | 4,923 |
| Coordinates | 37.1260600, -122.1221900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boulder Creek (-122.12219, 37.12606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
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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