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

The driving distance from Shackelford, CA to San Jose, CA is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.36 mi
01h 35m
Flight
52.98 mi
85.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.98 mi
Kilometers
85.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.36 mi
Kilometers
135.77 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Jose
Tue, May 5, 1:17 AM PDT
Return by in Shackelford
Tue, May 5, 2:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shackelford
2026-05-04T23:42
Arrive San Jose
Tue, May 5, 1:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shackelford
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Shackelford
41.4 mi
00h 47m
To San Jose
42.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto El Paso Avenue

    63 m · 11 sec · El Paso Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crows Landing Road

    1847 ft · 39 sec · Crows Landing Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue

    1611 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Isabel Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Vallecitos Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 262

    866 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Nimitz Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street

    991 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Julian Street

    151 m · 18 sec · West Julian Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    60 m · 7 sec · North Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shackelford 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crows Landing Road
16.1 mi · 19%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 16%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 15%
I 680 South
8.76 mi · 10%
Nimitz Freeway
8.3 mi · 10%
CA 120 West
7.68 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Crows Landing Road

Merge slight left

15.5 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 47m from Shackelford
Leave By
3:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Shackelford and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near San Jose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Shackelford and 42.9 miles from San Jose.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Shackelford and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near San Jose.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livermore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livermore.

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shackelford and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 52.98 mi (85.27 km).

Shackelford

#1 Shackelford

City in Modesto, California, United States of America

Population3,371
Coordinates37.6138200, -120.9927100
Altitude25
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: (-120.992879, 37.613819)
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.27 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.38
5.96 gal · 22.54 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.19 $34.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $18.08 $36.15
Premium $6.24 $18.60 $37.21
Diesel $7.57 $22.55 $45.10

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Shackelford and San Jose. The current time is 23:42:48.

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.