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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.48 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.03 mi
9.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.03 mi
Kilometers
9.71 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.48 mi
Kilometers
15.26 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambrian Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 AM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-04-19T02:08
Arrive Cambrian Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Seven Trees
CA

Census-designated place in South San Jose

From San Jose
4.7 mi
00h 06m
To Cambrian Park
4.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    33 m · 6 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Devine Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Devine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North San Pedro Street

    93 m · 18 sec · North San Pedro Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint James Street

    602 ft · 16 sec · West Saint James Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Julian Street

    109 m · 7 sec · West Julian Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 87 South

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Guadalupe Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Guadalupe Parkway

    3 mi · 3 min · Guadalupe Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Expressway, Auto Mall

    755 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Capitol Expressway Auto Mall

    1.5 km · 1 min · Capitol Expressway Auto Mall

  11. 11

    Continue on Hillsdale Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hillsdale Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    2997 ft · 1 min · Camden Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1734 ft · 51 sec · Union Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Charmeran Avenue

    54 m · 10 sec · Charmeran Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
168.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Guadalupe Parkway
2.99 mi · 32%
Hillsdale Avenue
2.48 mi · 26%
Guadalupe Freeway
1.45 mi · 15%
Capitol Expressway Auto Mall
0.94 mi · 10%
Camden Avenue
0.57 mi · 6%
Union Avenue
0.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Trees
00h 06m from San Jose
Leave By
8:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

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
Cambrian Park

#2 Cambrian Park

Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California

Population3,282
Coordinates37.2568900, -121.9307900
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Cambrian Park (-121.93079, 37.25689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Cambrian Park. The current time is 02:08:25.

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