How far is San Jose, CA from West Park, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to West Park, CA is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The county seat of Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and West Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and West Park.
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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
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
82.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Continue on Eastbound California State Route 152
1.1 mi · 1 min · Eastbound California State Route 152
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Continue on EB SR 152 to SB SR 99
1787 ft · 24 sec · EB SR 152 to SB SR 99
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Continue on Southbound California State Route 99
29.1 mi · 33 min · Southbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Clinton Avenue
1870 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue
1355 ft · 37 sec · West Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto North Marks Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · North Marks Avenue
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Turn right onto West Church Avenue
2029 ft · 1 min · West Church Avenue
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Turn left onto South Prospect Avenue
1318 ft · 1 min · South Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto West Grove Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · West Grove Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grove Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and West Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pacheco Pass Highway
Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
82.6 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving San Jose and Partly Sunny near West Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to West Park?
The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from San Jose and 75.6 miles from West Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.75 one way or $61.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Jose and Partly Sunny near West Park.
Stop Ideas Near Los Banos
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Banos.
Merced station
Denair station
Gilroy, California
Modesto station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and West Park. Straight-line distance: 120.83 mi (194.45 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 West Park
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 36.7102300, -119.8512600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Park (-119.85126, 36.71023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $32.33 | $64.66 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.28 | $66.55 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
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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