How far is Santa Clara, CA from San Martin, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Clara, CA to San Martin, CA is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clara and San Martin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara and San Martin.
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Start on Lincoln Street
638 ft · 20 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2617 ft · 1 min · El Camino Real
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Turn slight right
46 m · 7 sec
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4
Turn slight right onto Lafayette Street
3205 ft · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
925 ft · 29 sec · Market Street
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Continue on The Alameda
1708 ft · 39 sec · The Alameda
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Continue on The Alameda
2579 ft · 1 min · The Alameda
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland
820 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Martin Avenue
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East San Martin Avenue
2927 ft · 1 min · East San Martin Avenue
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Continue on East San Martin Avenue
33 m · 31 sec · East San Martin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East San Martin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Clara and San Martin.
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.
Bayshore Freeway
Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
25.7 mi · 00h 30m
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 Santa Clara and Sunny near San Martin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clara to San Martin?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 Santa Clara and 15.5 miles from San Martin.
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 4.5 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 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Clara and Sunny near San Martin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clara and San Martin. Straight-line distance: 26.58 mi (42.77 km).
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
End: San Martin (-121.61022, 37.08495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
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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