How far is San Jose, CA from Del Rey Oaks, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Del Rey Oaks, CA is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
A city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Del Rey Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Del Rey Oaks.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Teresa Boulevard
2182 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Santa Teresa Boulevard
673 ft · 23 sec · Santa Teresa Boulevard
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Turn left onto CA 85 South
1533 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on US 101 South
1922 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
2.3 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 156 West: Castroville
1008 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 156 West
1373 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 218: Seaside, Del Rey Oaks
1119 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Canyon del Rey Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Canyon del Rey Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canyon del Rey Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Del Rey Oaks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 101 South
Continue straight
36.6 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving San Jose and Chance Light Rain near Del Rey Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Del Rey Oaks?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Gilroy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from San Jose and 35.7 miles from Del Rey Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Jose and Chance Light Rain near Del Rey Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Gilroy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Restaurant
City of Gilroy Recreation Division
Gilroy Community Development
Watsonville Water
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilroy.
Gilroy, California
Morgan Hill, California
Prunedale, California
Salinas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Del Rey Oaks. Straight-line distance: 51.65 mi (83.13 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 Del Rey Oaks
City in Monterey County, California, United States of America
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 36.5932900, -121.8349500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Rey Oaks (-121.83495, 36.59329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.29 | $30.57 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.07 | $38.14 |
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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