How far is Soda Bay, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Soda Bay, CA to San Jose, CA is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Napa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soda Bay and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soda Bay and San Jose.
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Start on Soda Bay Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Soda Bay Road
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Continue on Soda Bay Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Soda Bay Road
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Continue on Red Hill Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Red Hill Road
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right
12.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Calistoga Street
16.5 mi · 24 min · Calistoga Street
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Helena Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway South
21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway South
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Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
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Continue on Broadway Street
4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Sonoma Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard
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Continue on Sonoma Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard
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Turn left onto Redwood Street
1786 ft · 45 sec · Redwood Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn slight left onto Alameda Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Alameda Street
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Turn left onto Curtola Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Curtola Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Martinez, San Jose
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31 mi · 36 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 262
866 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street
991 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Julian Street
151 m · 18 sec · West Julian Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
60 m · 7 sec · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soda Bay and San Jose.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Donald D Doyle Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Soda Bay 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 Soda Bay to San Jose?
The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Napa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Soda Bay and 88.4 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 10:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.19 one way or $72.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Soda Bay and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Napa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Napa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soda Bay and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 124.66 mi (200.62 km).
#1 Soda Bay
Positioned along the southwest shore of Clear Lake in Lake County, this unincorporated community lies at the base of the dormant Mount Konocti volcano at an elevation of 1,398 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0010100, -122.7891600 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,013,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.3393900, -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $36.19 | $72.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $37.56 | $75.13 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $48.63 | $97.25 |
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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