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

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Woodlake, CA is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.14 mi
01h 57m
Flight
66.49 mi
107.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.49 mi
Kilometers
107.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.14 mi
Kilometers
146.67 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodlake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-04-23T00:50
Arrive Woodlake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From San Jose
45.5 mi
00h 58m
To Woodlake
45.5 mi
00h 58m

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
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    60 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Coleman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coleman Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 East: Downtown Stockton

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward CA 99 North

    3019 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Woodbridge Road

    757 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 99 Frontage Road

    701 ft · 24 sec · 99 Frontage Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Woodbridge Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodbridge Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    2655 ft · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn right

    622 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 16%
CA 99 North
14.2 mi · 16%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 14%
Westside Freeway
12.2 mi · 13%
I 680 North
9.03 mi · 10%
I 880 North
8.86 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 North

Merge slight left

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
00h 58m from San Jose
Leave By
2:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Woodlake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from San Jose and 45.5 miles from Woodlake.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

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

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

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Woodlake. Straight-line distance: 66.49 mi (107.01 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
Woodlake

#2 Woodlake

City in Tulare County, California

Population7,934
Coordinates38.1521400, -121.2432800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Woodlake (-121.24328, 38.15214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.17 L · about $18.52
Round trip
$37.04
6.42 gal · 24.34 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.52 $37.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.47 $38.94
Premium $6.24 $20.04 $40.08
Diesel $7.57 $24.29 $48.58

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 Woodlake. The current time is 00:50:47.

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.