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

The driving distance from Saticoy, CA to San Jose, CA is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
316.43 mi
05h 16m
Flight
261.22 mi
420.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.22 mi
Kilometers
420.39 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.43 mi
Kilometers
509.24 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Jose
Thu, Oct 15, 8:45 PM PDT
Return by in Saticoy
Fri, Oct 16, 2:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saticoy
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive San Jose
Thu, Oct 15, 8:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saticoy
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Paso Robles
CA

City in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

From Saticoy
157.3 mi
02h 38m
To San Jose
159.1 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Violeta Street

    35 m · 7 sec · Violeta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wells Road

    3210 ft · 1 min · South Wells Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 126 West: Ventura

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 126 West: Ventura

    1315 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Paula Freeway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Santa Paula Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Ventura Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Ventura Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on El Camino Real

    16.4 mi · 19 min · El Camino Real

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 154: State Street, Cachuma Lake

    1127 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Calle Real

    1672 ft · 40 sec · Calle Real

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chumash Highway

    23.9 mi · 33 min · Chumash Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Chumash Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway

    43 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Chumash Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North

    1138 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    229.6 mi · 4 hr 25 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 North: Cupertino, Mountain View

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 North: Downtown San Jose

    1 km · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Guadalupe Parkway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Guadalupe Freeway

    2235 ft · 29 sec · Guadalupe Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 82

    1010 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North: Santa Clara Street, Julian Street

    2389 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Julian Street

    982 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Saint James Street

    867 ft · 28 sec · West Saint James Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    127 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 101 North
230 mi · 73%
Chumash Highway
32.5 mi · 10%
Ventura Freeway
18 mi · 6%
El Camino Real
16.4 mi · 5%
CA 85 North
5.18 mi · 2%
Santa Paula Freeway
5.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 101 North

Merge slight left

230 mi · 04h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
261.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paso Robles
02h 38m from Saticoy
Leave By
6:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Saticoy and Sunny near San Jose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km) and usually takes 05h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paso Robles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from Saticoy and 159.1 miles from San Jose.

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

The direct path is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.94 one way or $139.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Saticoy and Sunny near San Jose.

Stop Ideas Near Paso Robles

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paso Robles and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Carlton Hotel
Coffee break 9.3 mi away

The Carlton Hotel

Atascadero , CA
6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, United States
Rating 4.4/5 342 reviews Hotel,Bakery,Event venue,Meeting planning service,Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero
Stay option 11 mi away

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero

Atascadero , CA
9010 W Front Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422, United States
Rating 4.4/5 408 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 0.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Paso Robles , CA
Paso Robles, CA 93446, United States
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 0.2 mi away

Paso Robles Water & Sewer

Paso Robles , CA
821 Pine St #A, Paso Robles, CA 93446, United States
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Sewage disposal service,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paso Robles.

RAIL

Paso Robles station

1 mi away
800 Pine Street
BUS

Atascadero, California

16 mi away
6910 El Camino Real
BUS

San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), California

37 mi away
Grand Avenue & Deer Road
RAIL

San Luis Obispo

39 mi away
1011 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saticoy and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 261.22 mi (420.39 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Saticoy

Situated in the Santa Clara River valley of Ventura County at an elevation of 154 feet, this unincorporated community lies near the foothills between Ventura and Santa Paula.

Population0
Coordinates34.2830600, -119.1498300
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
San Jose

#2 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
Start: Violeta Street (-119.149977, 34.283165)
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.27 L · about $69.94
Round trip
$139.87
22.34 gal · 84.54 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $69.94 $139.87
Mid-grade $6.50 $72.59 $145.19
Premium $6.69 $74.72 $149.43
Diesel $8.41 $93.97 $187.95

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saticoy and San Jose. The current time is 15:28:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.