How far is San Jose, CA from San Juan Bautista, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to San Juan Bautista, CA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and San Juan Bautista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and San Juan Bautista.
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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
28.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 129 West: Watsonville, Santa Cruz
1610 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Chittenden Road
2756 ft · 49 sec · Chittenden Road
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Continue on San Juan Highway
2 mi · 4 min · San Juan Highway
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Continue on First Street
1257 ft · 26 sec · First Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Old San Juan Highway
1127 ft · 25 sec · Old San Juan Highway
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Continue on First Street
637 ft · 18 sec · First Street
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Turn right onto Monterey Street
77 m · 14 sec · Monterey Street
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Turn left onto Second Street
1296 ft · 48 sec · Second Street
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Turn right onto Polk Street
79 m · 15 sec · Polk Street
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Turn right onto Third Street
41 m · 23 sec · Third Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Third Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and San Juan Bautista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 101 South
Continue straight
28.9 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving San Jose and Chance Light Rain near San Juan Bautista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to San Juan Bautista?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Morgan Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from San Jose and 22.3 miles from San Juan Bautista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.12 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Jose and Chance Light Rain near San Juan Bautista.
Stop Ideas Near Morgan Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Restaurant
City of Gilroy Recreation Division
Gilroy Community Development
City of Gilroy - Planning Division
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morgan Hill.
Morgan Hill, California
Gilroy, California
San Jose Diridon station
Scotts Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and San Juan Bautista. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 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 San Juan Bautista
City in San Benito County, California, United States
| Population | 2,124 |
| Coordinates | 36.8455100, -121.5380000 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Juan Bautista (-121.538, 36.84551)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
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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