How far is San Jose, CA from Cambrian Park, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Cambrian Park, CA is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in South San Jose
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Cambrian Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Cambrian Park.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Freeway
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Continue on Guadalupe Parkway
3 mi · 3 min · Guadalupe Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Expressway, Auto Mall
755 ft · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Capitol Expressway Auto Mall
1.5 km · 1 min · Capitol Expressway Auto Mall
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Continue on Hillsdale Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hillsdale Avenue
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Continue on Camden Avenue
2997 ft · 1 min · Camden Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1734 ft · 51 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn left onto Charmeran Avenue
54 m · 10 sec · Charmeran Avenue
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Cambrian Park.
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.
Guadalupe Parkway
Continue on Guadalupe Parkway
2.99 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving San Jose and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Cambrian Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Cambrian Park?
The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seven Trees is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from San Jose and 4.7 miles from Cambrian Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Jose and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Cambrian Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Cambrian Park. Straight-line distance: 6.03 mi (9.71 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 Cambrian Park
Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California
| Population | 3,282 |
| Coordinates | 37.2568900, -121.9307900 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambrian Park (-121.93079, 37.25689)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
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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