How far is San Jose, CA from Guadalupe, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Guadalupe, CA is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in California, named after its founder, Charles King
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Guadalupe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Guadalupe.
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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
135.9 mi · 2 hr 37 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on El Camino Real
3.6 mi · 4 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Halcyon Road, Brisco Road UC
576 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on North Halcyon Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Halcyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cienaga Street
111 m · 13 sec · Cienaga Street
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Turn right onto South Halcyon Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Halcyon Road
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Turn right onto Mesa View Drive
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mesa View Drive
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Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Guadalupe Road
5 mi · 7 min · Guadalupe Road
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
1137 ft · 18 sec · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on Guadalupe Street
1109 ft · 24 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
37 m · 5 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Guadalupe.
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
136 mi · 02h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving San Jose and Patchy Fog near Guadalupe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Guadalupe?
The road trip is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
King City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from San Jose and 106.4 miles from Guadalupe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.38 one way or $86.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Patchy Fog near Guadalupe.
Stop Ideas Near King City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King City.
King City, California
Salinas station
Paso Robles station
Carmel, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Guadalupe. Straight-line distance: 179.47 mi (288.83 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 Guadalupe
City in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 8,140 |
| Coordinates | 34.9716400, -120.5718400 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guadalupe (-120.57184, 34.97164)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $43.38 | $86.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $45.62 | $91.23 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $46.95 | $93.89 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $56.90 | $113.81 |
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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