How far is San Jose, CA from Morada, CA?

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Morada, CA is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.42 mi
01h 42m
Flight
59.94 mi
96.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.94 mi
Kilometers
96.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.42 mi
Kilometers
131.03 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morada
Thu, Apr 16, 9:29 PM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Thu, Apr 16, 11:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-04-16T19:47
Arrive Morada
Thu, Apr 16, 9:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From San Jose
40.7 mi
00h 51m
To Morada
40.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Morada.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Morada.

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    60 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Coleman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coleman Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 East: Downtown Stockton

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward CA 99 North

    3019 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Morada Lane

    870 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 99 Frontage Road

    118 m · 15 sec · 99 Frontage Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Morada Lane

    2950 ft · 1 min · East Morada Lane

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Plum Avenue

    813 ft · 37 sec · Plum Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakwilde Avenue

    68 m · 10 sec · Oakwilde Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakwilde Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Morada.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 18%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 16%
Westside Freeway
12.2 mi · 15%
I 680 North
9.03 mi · 11%
I 880 North
8.86 mi · 11%
CA 99 North
5.55 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

12.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 51m from San Jose
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Morada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Morada?

The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from San Jose and 40.7 miles from Morada.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near Morada.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livermore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livermore.

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Morada. Straight-line distance: 59.94 mi (96.47 km).

San Jose

#1 San Jose

The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.

Population1,013,616
Coordinates37.3393900, -121.8949600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Morada

#2 Morada

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California

Population3,828
Coordinates38.0385300, -121.2457800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Morada (-121.24578, 38.03853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.88 L · about $16.56
Round trip
$33.11
5.74 gal · 21.76 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $16.56 $33.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.41 $34.82
Premium $6.24 $17.92 $35.83
Diesel $7.57 $21.72 $43.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Morada. The current time is 19:47:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.