How far is Susanville, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Susanville, CA to San Jose, CA is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Susanville and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Susanville and San Jose.
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Start on Foss Street
19 m · 12 sec · Foss Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3196 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Pine Street
729 ft · 10 sec · South Pine Street
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Continue on Hillcrest Road
28.8 mi · 38 min · Hillcrest Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
42 m · 10 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.1 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
52.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn left
110 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight
951 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Yuba City
43.3 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Woodland, Tudor Road
1279 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Tudor Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tudor Road
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Continue on South George Washington Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · South George Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Sutter Causeway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Sutter Causeway
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Continue on County Road 102
7.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 102
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Continue on County Road 102
39 m · 7 sec · County Road 102
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward CA 113 South: Davis
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vic Fazio Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Vic Fazio Highway
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
29.2 mi · 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
3211 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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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 Susanville and San Jose.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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52.4 mi · 01h 10m
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 Susanville 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 Susanville to San Jose?
The road trip is about 302.1 miles (486.2 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?
South Yuba City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Susanville and 156.6 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.3 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 6:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.50 one way or $123.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Susanville and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near South Yuba City
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 South Yuba City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Susanville and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 222.84 mi (358.62 km).
#1 Susanville
County seat of Lassen County, California, United States
| Population | 14,425 |
| Coordinates | 40.4162800, -120.6530100 |
| Altitude | 1276 |
| 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: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $5.77 | $61.50 | $123.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $64.66 | $129.33 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $66.55 | $133.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $80.66 | $161.33 |
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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