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

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Rosedale, CA is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.92 mi
04h 29m
Flight
204.11 mi
328.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.11 mi
Kilometers
328.48 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.92 mi
Kilometers
379.68 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosedale
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Thu, Oct 15, 9:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-10-15T12:28
Arrive Rosedale
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tranquillity
CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

From San Jose
117.9 mi
02h 14m
To Rosedale
118 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    33 m · 6 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Devine Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Devine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North San Pedro Street

    93 m · 18 sec · North San Pedro Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint James Street

    602 ft · 16 sec · West Saint James Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Julian Street

    109 m · 7 sec · West Julian Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 87 South

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Guadalupe Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Guadalupe Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Teresa Boulevard

    2182 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Santa Teresa Boulevard

    673 ft · 23 sec · Santa Teresa Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto CA 85 South

    1533 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US 101 South

    1922 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road

    1539 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway

    40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles

    3148 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    149.3 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Stockdale Highway

    1185 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Stockdale Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Stockdale Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway

    39 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Westside Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Westside Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Road

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Allen Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allen Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Rosedale Highway

    10 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Highway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
149 mi · 63%
Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 17%
US 101 South
20.6 mi · 9%
Stockdale Highway
9.43 mi · 4%
CA 85 South
4.99 mi · 2%
Guadalupe Parkway
4.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

149 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
204.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tranquillity
02h 14m from San Jose
Leave By
8:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Rosedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Tranquillity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from San Jose and 118 miles from Rosedale.

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

The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.09 one way or $104.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tranquillity

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tranquillity, 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 Tranquillity.

RAIL

Madera

42 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

43 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

43 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Lemoore, California

57 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Rosedale. Straight-line distance: 204.11 mi (328.48 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
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#2 Rosedale

Situated in the southern San Joaquin Valley at an elevation of 364 feet, this Kern County community lies immediately northwest of Bakersfield.

Population0
Coordinates35.3835700, -119.1453800
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Rosedale (-119.14538, 35.38357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.51 L · about $52.09
Round trip
$104.18
16.64 gal · 63.02 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $52.09 $104.18
Mid-grade $6.50 $54.07 $108.14
Premium $6.69 $55.65 $111.30
Diesel $8.41 $70.00 $139.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Rosedale. The current time is 12:28:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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