How far is San Jose, CA from Orange Cove, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Orange Cove, CA is about 182.7 miles (294 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Merced County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Orange Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Orange Cove.
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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
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Manning Avenue
1432 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right
94 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Manning Avenue
6.8 mi · 10 min · East Manning Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Manning Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · East Manning Avenue
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Turn left onto West Manning Avenue
7.8 mi · 14 min · West Manning Avenue
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Turn left onto South Anchor Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Anchor Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Boulevard
2629 ft · 1 min · Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Center Street
10 m · 1 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Orange Cove.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving San Jose and Sunny near Orange Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Orange Cove?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 91.3 miles from San Jose and 91.4 miles from Orange Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.21 one way or $74.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around San Jose and Sunny near Orange Cove.
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 Orange Cove. Straight-line distance: 150.78 mi (242.66 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 Orange Cove
City in Fresno County, California, United States
| Population | 10,118 |
| Coordinates | 36.6243900, -119.3137300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange Cove (-119.31373, 36.62439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $37.21 | $74.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $39.13 | $78.25 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $40.27 | $80.53 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $48.81 | $97.61 |
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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