How far is Temelec, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Temelec, CA to San Jose, CA is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the United States state of California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Temelec and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temelec and San Jose.
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Start on the route
47 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Vineyard Circle
658 ft · 33 sec · Vineyard Circle
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Turn left onto Mission Drive
1586 ft · 1 min · Mission Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arnold Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Arnold Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stage Gulch Road
580 ft · 11 sec · Stage Gulch Road
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Continue on Arnold Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Arnold Drive
40 m · 2 sec · Arnold Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive
6.5 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
589 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
149 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sears Point Road
7.2 mi · 8 min · Sears Point Road
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Keep slight left
2492 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Redwood Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
14.3 mi · 18 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
19.4 mi · 22 min
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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 Temelec and San Jose.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight left
19.4 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Temelec and Partly Sunny near San Jose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Temelec to San Jose?
The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Emeryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Temelec and 53.9 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.85 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Temelec and Partly Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Emeryville
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emeryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Temelec and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 71.9 mi (115.71 km).
#1 Temelec
Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California
| Population | 1,441 |
| Coordinates | 38.2665800, -122.4927600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $19.85 | $39.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.87 | $41.73 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.48 | $42.95 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
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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