How far is San Jose, CA from Val Verde, CA?

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Val Verde, CA is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.9 miles (434.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
306.14 mi
05h 47m
Flight
269.83 mi
434.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.83 mi
Kilometers
434.25 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.14 mi
Kilometers
492.69 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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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 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Val Verde
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-04-23T01:01
Arrive Val Verde
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 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
Huron
CA

Small city in Fresno County, California

From San Jose
153.1 mi
02h 53m
To Val Verde
153 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Val Verde.

  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

    181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Hasley Canyon Road

    1060 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto The Old Road

    635 ft · 14 sec · The Old Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hasley Canyon Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Hasley Canyon Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Hasley Canyon Road

    3185 ft · 1 min · Hasley Canyon Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Hasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hasley Canyon Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Del Valle Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Del Valle Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Hunstock Street

    124 m · 16 sec · Hunstock Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Chiquito Canyon Road

    585 ft · 18 sec · Chiquito Canyon Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto San Martinez Road

    20 m · 3 sec · San Martinez Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Martinez Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
229 mi · 75%
Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 13%
US 101 South
20.6 mi · 7%
CA 85 South
4.99 mi · 2%
Guadalupe Parkway
4.09 mi · 1%
Hasley Canyon Road
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

181 mi · 03h 14m

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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
269.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huron
02h 53m from San Jose
Leave By
5:24 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Val Verde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Val Verde?

The road trip is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.1 miles from San Jose and 153 miles from Val Verde.

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

The direct path is about 269.9 miles (434.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.31 one way or $124.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Huron

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

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

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

26 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Kettleman City, California

28 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

29 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Hanford station

43 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Val Verde. Straight-line distance: 269.83 mi (434.25 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
Val Verde

#2 Val Verde

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population2,468
Coordinates34.4450000, -118.6575900
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Val Verde (-118.65759, 34.445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.89 L · about $62.31
Round trip
$124.61
21.6 gal · 81.78 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $62.31 $124.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $65.51 $131.03
Premium $6.24 $67.42 $134.85
Diesel $7.57 $81.72 $163.45

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Val Verde. The current time is 01:01:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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