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

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Myrtletown, CA is about 317.5 miles (510.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
317.46 mi
06h 30m
Flight
266.77 mi
429.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.77 mi
Kilometers
429.33 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.46 mi
Kilometers
510.91 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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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 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtletown
Thu, May 14, 2:28 AM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Thu, May 14, 8:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-05-13T19:57
Arrive Myrtletown
Thu, May 14, 2:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ukiah
CA

City in Mendocino County, California

From San Jose
158.8 mi
03h 15m
To Myrtletown
158.7 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    17.8 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Nimitz Freeway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

    12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    116.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Redwood Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Willits Bypass

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Willits Bypass

    1236 ft · 16 sec · Willits Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Redwood Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Herrick Avenue, Elk River Road

    1166 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Herrick Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Herrick Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Fairway Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fairway Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on F Street

    2231 ft · 47 sec · F Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    620 ft · 24 sec · Oak Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto H Street

    1 km · 1 min · H Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Harris Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Harris Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hubbard Lane

    1219 ft · 47 sec · Hubbard Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

    1852 ft · 41 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Trinity Street

    795 ft · 27 sec · Trinity Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Robbie Lane

    103 m · 15 sec · Robbie Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Robbie Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
245 mi · 77%
Nimitz Freeway
34.6 mi · 11%
John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 4%
I 880 North
8.86 mi · 3%
Willits Bypass
5.39 mi · 2%
Eastshore Freeway
3.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Continue on Redwood Highway

128 mi · 02h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
266.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ukiah
03h 15m from San Jose
Leave By
10:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Myrtletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.5 miles (510.9 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ukiah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from San Jose and 158.7 miles from Myrtletown.

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

The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.61 one way or $129.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ukiah

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ukiah and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

City of Ten Thousand Buddhas

Ukiah , CA
4951 Bodhi Way, Ukiah, CA 95482, United States
Rating 4.7/5 306 reviews Religious organization,Buddhist temple,Monastery,Tourist attraction
Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department
Meeting point 0.8 mi away

Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department

Ukiah , CA
411 W Clay St, Ukiah, CA 95482, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Ukiah Civic Center
Nearby stop 0.8 mi away

Ukiah Civic Center

Ukiah , CA
300 Seminary Ave, Ukiah, CA 95482, United States
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Civic center,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Ukiah, California

1 mi away
711 East Perkins Street
BUS

Willits, California

32 mi away
200 E. Commercial Street
BUS

Cloverdale, California

42 mi away
Citrus Fair Road and Asti Road
BUS

Laytonville, California

64 mi away
44900 Highway 101

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Myrtletown. Straight-line distance: 266.77 mi (429.33 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
Myrtletown

#2 Myrtletown

Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California

Population4,675
Coordinates40.7887400, -124.1303400
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Myrtletown (-124.13034, 40.78874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.41 L · about $64.61
Round trip
$129.23
22.4 gal · 84.82 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $64.61 $129.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $67.94 $135.88
Premium $6.24 $69.92 $139.84
Diesel $7.57 $84.75 $169.50

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Myrtletown. The current time is 19:57:46.

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.