How far is San Martin, CA from Santa Clara, CA?
The driving distance from San Martin, CA to Santa Clara, CA is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in South San Jose
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Martin and Santa Clara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Martin and Santa Clara.
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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
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit right toward I 880 South: Los Gatos, Santa Cruz
731 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Coleman Avenue, Mineta San Jose International Airport
1554 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Coleman Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Coleman Avenue
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Turn slight left onto CA 82: Santa Clara
1503 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto De La Cruz Boulevard
114 m · 6 sec · De La Cruz Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Civic Center, El Camino Real
721 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
3163 ft · 1 min · El Camino Real
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
643 ft · 18 sec · Lincoln Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Martin and Santa Clara.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
13.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving San Martin and Sunny near Santa Clara.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Martin to Santa Clara?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seven Trees is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from San Martin and 16 miles from Santa Clara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Martin and Sunny near Santa Clara.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Martin and Santa Clara. Straight-line distance: 26.58 mi (42.77 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 Santa Clara
The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 131,055 |
| Coordinates | 37.3541100, -121.9552400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Street (-121.955481, 37.354053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
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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