How far is San Jose, CA from Hughson, CA?

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Hughson, CA is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.49 mi
01h 54m
Flight
59.16 mi
95.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.16 mi
Kilometers
95.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.49 mi
Kilometers
145.63 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hughson
Mon, May 25, 12:23 PM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Mon, May 25, 2:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-05-25T10:29
Arrive Hughson
Mon, May 25, 12:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From San Jose
45.2 mi
00h 57m
To Hughson
45.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Hughson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Hughson.

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    60 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Coleman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coleman Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Hatch Road

    866 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Hatch Road

    1117 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Hatch Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · East Hatch Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hughson Avenue

    768 ft · 26 sec · Hughson Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hughson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Hughson.

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
27 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
17.1 mi · 19%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 16%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 14%
I 680 North
9.03 mi · 10%
I 880 North
8.86 mi · 10%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

16.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
00h 57m from San Jose
Leave By
2:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Hughson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Hughson?

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from San Jose and 45.3 miles from Hughson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 2:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near Hughson.

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tracy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tracy.

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Hughson. Straight-line distance: 59.16 mi (95.21 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
Hughson

#2 Hughson

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America

Population7,628
Coordinates37.5968800, -120.8660400
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Hughson (-120.86604, 37.59688)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.81
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.40 $36.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.35 $38.70
Premium $6.24 $19.92 $39.83
Diesel $7.57 $24.14 $48.28

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Hughson. The current time is 10:29:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.