How far is San Martin, CA from Mountain View, CA?
The driving distance from San Martin, CA to Mountain View, CA is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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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 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 fifth most populous city in California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Martin and Mountain View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Martin and Mountain View.
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Start on East San Martin Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East San Martin Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1327 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
13.7 mi · 16 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280, I 680: Downtown San Jose, Sacramento
2992 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Sacramento
2997 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
44.6 mi · 51 min · Sinclair Freeway
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Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pacheco Boulevard, Arthur Road
2118 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Pacheco Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4 min · Pacheco Boulevard
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Turn left onto Palm Avenue
608 ft · 27 sec · Palm Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
98 m · 20 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Martinez Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Martinez Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Oak Street
154 m · 22 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Martin and Mountain View.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sinclair Freeway
Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
44.6 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving San Martin and Sunny near Mountain View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Martin to Mountain View?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from San Martin and 40.1 miles from Mountain View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.66 one way or $35.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Martin and Sunny near Mountain View.
Stop Ideas Near Fremont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Civic Center Garage
City of Palo Alto City Hall
San José City Hall
King Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fremont.
Fremont station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Pleasanton, CA
Hayward station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Martin and Mountain View. Straight-line distance: 69.62 mi (112.04 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Mountain View
A city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 80,030 |
| Coordinates | 38.0088100, -122.1174600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Street (-122.117387, 38.008809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $17.66 | $35.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $18.86 | $37.73 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $23.72 | $47.45 |
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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