How far is San Jose, CA from Mill Valley, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Mill Valley, CA is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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 01h 25m.
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.
The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Mill Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Mill Valley.
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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 · 18 sec · West Saint James Street
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Take the ramp right toward CA 87 North
1229 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Guadalupe Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Guadalupe Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Francisco
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Francisco
1665 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left
35.8 mi · 43 min
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Continue on Octavia Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Octavia Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fell Street
1475 ft · 58 sec · Fell Street
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Turn right onto Webster Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Webster Street
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Turn left onto California Street
2416 ft · 1 min · California Street
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Turn right onto Divisadero Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street
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Turn left onto Lombard Street
616 ft · 30 sec · Lombard Street
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Continue on Richardson Avenue
1231 ft · 41 sec · Richardson Avenue
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Continue on Presidio Parkway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Presidio Parkway
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Continue on Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge
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Continue on Redwood Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blithedale Avenue
1257 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Tiburon Boulevard
531 ft · 15 sec · Tiburon Boulevard
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Continue on East Blithedale Avenue
1.7 mi · 5 min · East Blithedale Avenue
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Turn right onto Hill Street
90 m · 17 sec · Hill Street
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue
76 m · 9 sec · Sunnyside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Mill Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bayshore Freeway
Keep slight left
35.8 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Jose and Partly Sunny near Mill Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Mill Valley?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 Mateo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from San Jose and 30.9 miles from Mill Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Jose and Partly Sunny near Mill Valley.
Stop Ideas Near San Mateo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Mateo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Mill Valley. Straight-line distance: 52.9 mi (85.13 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 Mill Valley
City in Marin County, California, United States
| Population | 14,323 |
| Coordinates | 37.9060400, -122.5449800 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mill Valley (-122.54498, 37.90604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $12.58 | $25.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.22 | $26.45 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.50 | $32.99 |
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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