How far is Seven Trees, CA from San Jose, CA?

The driving distance from Seven Trees, CA to San Jose, CA is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.18 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.82 mi
7.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.82 mi
Kilometers
7.75 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.18 mi
Kilometers
11.55 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Jose
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 PM PDT
Return by in Seven Trees
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seven Trees
2026-04-18T22:33
Arrive San Jose
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seven Trees
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Alum Rock
CA

Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California

From Seven Trees
2.5 mi
00h 06m
To San Jose
4.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seven Trees and San Jose.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    1710 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southside Drive

    1165 ft · 44 sec · Southside Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Monterey Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Monterey Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monterey Road
2.55 mi · 35%
South Market Street
1.06 mi · 15%
South 1st Street
0.92 mi · 13%
Water Street
0.32 mi · 5%
Southside Drive
0.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Monterey Road

Turn right onto Monterey Road

2.55 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alum Rock
00h 06m from Seven Trees
Leave By
8:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seven Trees 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 Seven Trees to San Jose?

The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Alum Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Seven Trees and 4.7 miles from San Jose.

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

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 8:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seven Trees and Sunny near San Jose.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seven Trees and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 4.82 mi (7.75 km).

Seven Trees

#1 Seven Trees

Census-designated place in South San Jose

Population1,788
Coordinates37.2860500, -121.8385600
Altitude48
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: Water Street (-121.838359, 37.286137)
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.96 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.88
0.5 gal · 1.92 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $1.44 $2.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $1.52 $3.03
Premium $6.24 $1.56 $3.12
Diesel $7.57 $1.89 $3.78

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seven Trees and San Jose. The current time is 22:33:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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