How far is San Jose, CA from Pasatiempo, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Pasatiempo, CA is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Pasatiempo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Pasatiempo.
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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
2588 ft · 34 sec · Guadalupe Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South, I 280 North: San Francisco
987 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 280 North: San Francisco
2182 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Sinclair Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 17 South, I 880 North: Santa Cruz, Oakland
901 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 17 South: Santa Cruz
3242 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pasatiempo Drive
1257 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Pasatiempo Drive
641 ft · 20 sec · Pasatiempo Drive
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Continue on Pasatiempo Drive
43 m · 4 sec · Pasatiempo Drive
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Continue on Pasatiempo Drive
2292 ft · 1 min · Pasatiempo Drive
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Turn straight onto Clubhouse Road
862 ft · 41 sec · Clubhouse Road
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Turn right
81 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Pasatiempo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
CA 17 South
Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Pasatiempo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Pasatiempo?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from San Jose and 15.4 miles from Pasatiempo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.76 one way or $13.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near Pasatiempo.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
First Capitola City Hall
City of Santa Clara
Orchard City Banquet Hall - Campbell
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington Hills.
Scotts Valley, California
San Jose Diridon station
Santa Clara station
Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Pasatiempo. Straight-line distance: 24.24 mi (39.01 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 Pasatiempo
Situated in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains at an elevation of 407 feet, this census-designated place lies just north of the city of Santa Cruz.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0043900, -122.0258000 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pasatiempo (-122.0258, 37.00439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.22 | $14.45 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.09 | $18.17 |
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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