How far is San Jose, CA from Jamestown, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Jamestown, CA is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Jamestown.
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Start on North Market Street
60 m · 9 sec · North Market Street
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Continue on Coleman Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coleman Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1675 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento
1618 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue
4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
143 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
1333 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East Yosemite Avenue
10.7 mi · 16 min · East Yosemite Avenue
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Continue on California Street
978 ft · 28 sec · California Street
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
7.1 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Valley Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road
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Continue on North Yosemite Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Yosemite Avenue
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Turn left onto East F Street
28.3 mi · 38 min · East F Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
976 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Seco Street
25 m · 2 sec · Seco Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seco Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Jamestown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East F Street
Turn left onto East F Street
28.3 mi · 00h 38m
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 Clear near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from San Jose and 59.6 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Clear near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Lathrop
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 Lathrop.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 91.02 mi (146.49 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 Jamestown
Situated at an elevation of 1,427 feet in Tuolumne County, this community lies within the Sierra Nevada foothills of California.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9532600, -120.4227000 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamestown (-120.4227, 37.95326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $6.26 | $26.30 | $52.59 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $27.30 | $54.59 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $28.09 | $56.19 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $35.33 | $70.67 |
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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