How far is San Jose, CA from Yorkville, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Yorkville, CA is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Marin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Yorkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Yorkville.
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Start on North Market Street
60 m · 9 sec · North Market Street
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Continue on Coleman Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coleman Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1675 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
17.8 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nimitz Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue on Nimitz Freeway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
68.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Citrus Fair Drive
1252 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Citrus Fair Drive
1454 ft · 35 sec · Citrus Fair Drive
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Turn right onto South Cloverdale Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cloverdale Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oat Valley Road
14.1 mi · 21 min · Oat Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Yorkville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
68.7 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Jose and Mostly Cloudy near Yorkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Yorkville?
The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Novato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from San Jose and 73.3 miles from Yorkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.13 one way or $60.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Jose and Mostly Cloudy near Yorkville.
Stop Ideas Near Novato
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Records
Sonoma City Hall
San Rafael City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Novato.
Petaluma, California
Richmond station
Vallejo, California
Rohnert Park, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Yorkville. Straight-line distance: 129.38 mi (208.22 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 Yorkville
Positioned in Mendocino County at an elevation of 922 feet, the area is characterized by the rolling hills and forests of California's North Coast ranges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8979600, -123.2144500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yorkville (-123.21445, 38.89796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $5.84 | $30.13 | $60.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $31.40 | $62.81 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $32.38 | $64.77 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $42.73 | $85.46 |
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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