How far is San Jose, CA from Greenfield, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Greenfield, CA is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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.
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Greenfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Greenfield.
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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
44.7 mi · 52 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Avenue
1288 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Avenue
1825 ft · 52 sec · Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Greenfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
44.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Greenfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Greenfield?
The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Aromas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from San Jose and 47.3 miles from Greenfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Greenfield.
Stop Ideas Near Aromas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Restaurant
City of Gilroy Recreation Division
Marina City Teen Center
Castroville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aromas.
Prunedale, California
Gilroy, California
Salinas station
Morgan Hill, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 79.06 mi (127.23 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 Greenfield
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 17,184 |
| Coordinates | 36.3208000, -121.2438100 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenfield (-121.24381, 36.3208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.27 | $50.55 |
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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