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

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Brooktrails, CA is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.76 mi
03h 49m
Flight
166.29 mi
267.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.29 mi
Kilometers
267.62 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.76 mi
Kilometers
300.56 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooktrails
Thu, Oct 15, 5:10 PM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Thu, Oct 15, 9:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Brooktrails
Thu, Oct 15, 5:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rohnert Park
CA

A city in Sonoma County, California.

From San Jose
93.3 mi
01h 54m
To Brooktrails
93.5 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    17.8 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Nimitz Freeway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

    12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    116.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Redwood Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Willits Bypass

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1729 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    823 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

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

    2771 ft · 43 sec · Redwood Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1863 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sherwood Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Sherwood Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Primrose Drive

    1284 ft · 1 min · Primrose Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Brooktrails Drive

    19 m · 3 sec · Brooktrails Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brooktrails Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
117 mi · 63%
Nimitz Freeway
34.6 mi · 19%
John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 7%
I 880 North
8.86 mi · 5%
Willits Bypass
4.79 mi · 3%
Eastshore Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

116 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
166.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rohnert Park
01h 54m from San Jose
Leave By
9:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Brooktrails.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rohnert Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from San Jose and 93.5 miles from Brooktrails.

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

The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.26 one way or $82.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near Brooktrails.

Stop Ideas Near Rohnert Park

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 Rohnert Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 0.9 mi away

Rohnert Park Public Works

Rohnert Park , CA
600 Enterprise Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Home and construction,Park
City of Santa Rosa
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

City of Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa , CA
100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, United States
Rating 3.2/5 16 reviews City or town hall,City government office
City of Santa Rosa - Police Department
Nearby stop 6 mi away

City of Santa Rosa - Police Department

Santa Rosa , CA
965 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, United States
Rating 2.5/5 58 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rohnert Park.

BUS

Rohnert Park, California

1 mi away
6335 Redwood Drive
BUS

Santa Rosa, California

11 mi away
175 Railroad Street
BUS

Petaluma, California

12 mi away
100 Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California

34 mi away
165 Healdsburg Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Brooktrails. Straight-line distance: 166.29 mi (267.62 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Brooktrails

Situated in Mendocino County at an elevation of 1634 feet, this heavily forested census-designated place lies immediately northwest of Willits.

Population0
Coordinates39.4437700, -123.3852900
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Brooktrails (-123.38529, 39.44377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.95 L · about $41.26
Round trip
$82.52
13.18 gal · 49.9 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $41.26 $82.52
Mid-grade $6.50 $42.83 $85.66
Premium $6.69 $44.08 $88.16
Diesel $8.41 $55.44 $110.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Brooktrails. The current time is 13:21:38.

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.