How far is San Jose, CA from San Martin, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to San Martin, CA is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in South San Jose
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and San Martin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and San Martin.
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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
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Martin Avenue
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East San Martin Avenue
2927 ft · 1 min · East San Martin Avenue
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Continue on East San Martin Avenue
33 m · 31 sec · East San Martin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East San Martin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and San Martin.
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.
US 101 South
Continue straight
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 San Martin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to San Martin?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Seven Trees is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from San Jose and 13.4 miles from San Martin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near San Martin.
Stop Ideas Near Seven Trees
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Garage
City of Santa Clara
San José City Hall
Old San José City Hall Cornerstone
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seven Trees.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and San Martin. Straight-line distance: 23.55 mi (37.9 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 Martin
Situated in the southern Santa Clara Valley between Morgan Hill and Gilroy, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of 289 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0849500, -121.6102200 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Martin (-121.61022, 37.08495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
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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