How far is San Jose, CA from Larkspur, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Larkspur, CA is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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 Alameda 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 Larkspur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Larkspur.
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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
12.6 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
17.8 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nimitz Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue on Nimitz Freeway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
11.6 mi · 15 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
2256 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South: San Francisco
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
826 ft · 13 sec · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lucky Drive, Doherty Drive
129 m · 24 sec
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Continue on Fifer Avenue
657 ft · 29 sec · Fifer Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lucky Drive
730 ft · 25 sec · Lucky Drive
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Turn right onto Doherty Drive
1.3 km · 3 min · Doherty Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Magnolia Avenue
1482 ft · 1 min · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto King Street
43 m · 4 sec · King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Larkspur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight left
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
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 Larkspur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Larkspur?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
San Leandro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from San Jose and 31.8 miles from Larkspur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.98 one way or $25.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Larkspur.
Stop Ideas Near San Leandro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Events Office
San Leandro City Council
Foster City - City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Leandro.
Oakland Coliseum station
Hayward station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Emeryville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Larkspur. Straight-line distance: 54 mi (86.9 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 Larkspur
City in California
| Population | 12,236 |
| Coordinates | 37.9340900, -122.5352500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Larkspur (-122.53525, 37.93409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.05 | $28.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.03 | $34.05 |
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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