How far is San Jose, CA from Los Osos, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Los Osos, CA is about 191.4 miles (308 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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 Monterey 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 Los Osos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Los Osos.
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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
119.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Morro Bay
878 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto CA 41
2.6 mi · 4 min · CA 41
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 466
13.3 mi · 20 min · Old U.S. Route 466
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Take the ramp left
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Bay Boulevard
1049 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto South Bay Boulevard
4 mi · 8 min · South Bay Boulevard
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Turn right onto Los Osos Valley Road
2374 ft · 1 min · Los Osos Valley Road
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Continue on Los Osos Valley Road
83 m · 14 sec · Los Osos Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Los Osos Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Los Osos.
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
119 mi · 02h 18m
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 Los Osos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Los Osos?
The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from San Jose and 95.8 miles from Los Osos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.26 one way or $84.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near Los Osos.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
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 Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Los Osos. Straight-line distance: 152.11 mi (244.8 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 Los Osos
Located along California's Central Coast in San Luis Obispo County at an elevation of 131 feet, this community is positioned on the southern shore of the Morro Bay estuary.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3110900, -120.8324000 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Osos (-120.8324, 35.31109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $42.26 | $84.52 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $43.87 | $87.74 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $45.15 | $90.30 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $56.79 | $113.58 |
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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