How far is San Jose, CA from London, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to London, CA is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148 miles (238.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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 Merced County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and London.
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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
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
82.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Continue on Eastbound California State Route 152
1.1 mi · 1 min · Eastbound California State Route 152
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Continue on EB SR 152 to SB SR 99
1787 ft · 24 sec · EB SR 152 to SB SR 99
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Continue on Southbound California State Route 99
33.5 mi · 38 min · Southbound California State Route 99
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Keep slight left
22.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 384
917 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Diagonal 24
141 m · 12 sec · Diagonal 24
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Diagonal 27
1072 ft · 22 sec · Diagonal 27
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Continue on Avenue 384
4.3 mi · 6 min · Avenue 384
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Turn right onto Road 60
1.2 km · 1 min · Road 60
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Turn right onto Avenue 378
1319 ft · 1 min · Avenue 378
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Turn left onto Road 58
116 m · 17 sec · Road 58
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Road 58
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and London.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pacheco Pass Highway
Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
82.6 mi · 01h 42m
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 Sunny near London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to London?
The road trip is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Dos Palos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from San Jose and 89.3 miles from London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148 miles (238.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.44 one way or $78.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near London.
Stop Ideas Near Dos Palos
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 Dos Palos.
Merced station
Madera
Denair station
Fresno station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and London. Straight-line distance: 148 mi (238.18 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 London
Situated in the fertile San Joaquin Valley within Tulare County, this census-designated place rests at an elevation of approximately 300 feet near the Kings River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4760600, -119.4431800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: London (-119.44318, 36.47606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $39.44 | $78.89 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $40.94 | $81.89 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $42.14 | $84.28 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $53.00 | $106.00 |
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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