How far is Belvedere Tiburon, CA from San Jose, CA?

The driving distance from Belvedere Tiburon, CA to San Jose, CA is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
68.14 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.03 mi
77.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.03 mi
Kilometers
77.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.14 mi
Kilometers
109.66 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Jose
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM PDT
Return by in Belvedere Tiburon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belvedere Tiburon
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive San Jose
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belvedere Tiburon
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
Burlingame
CA

City in the U.

From Belvedere Tiburon
32.2 mi
00h 42m
To San Jose
35.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belvedere Tiburon and San Jose.

  1. 1

    Start on Juanita Lane

    46 m · 16 sec · Juanita Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tiburon Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Tiburon Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: San Francisco

    783 ft · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Redwood Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Golden Gate Bridge

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    666 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Presidio Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Presidio Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Richardson Avenue

    1257 ft · 44 sec · Richardson Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lombard Street

    601 ft · 26 sec · Lombard Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Divisadero Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto California Street

    2416 ft · 1 min · California Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Webster Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1459 ft · 58 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Octavia Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Octavia Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Freeway

    5 mi · 7 min · Central Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bayshore Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway

    25 mi · 29 min · Bayshore Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Bayshore Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 South: Guadalupe Parkway

    2145 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Guadalupe Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Guadalupe Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Julian Street, Saint James Street

    1661 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Julian Street

    682 ft · 23 sec · West Julian Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Saint James Street

    867 ft · 28 sec · West Saint James Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    127 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belvedere Tiburon and San Jose.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bayshore Freeway
38.6 mi · 57%
Redwood Highway
5.71 mi · 8%
Central Freeway
4.98 mi · 7%
Tiburon Boulevard
4.31 mi · 6%
Guadalupe Freeway
2.53 mi · 4%
Golden Gate Bridge
1.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bayshore Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway

25 mi · 00h 29m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlingame
00h 42m from Belvedere Tiburon
Leave By
3:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belvedere Tiburon 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 Belvedere Tiburon to San Jose?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Burlingame is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Belvedere Tiburon and 35.9 miles from San Jose.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belvedere Tiburon and Sunny near San Jose.

Stop Ideas Near Burlingame

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burlingame and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Nearby stop 5 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

San Francisco (Civic Center), California

22 mi away
1150 Market Street
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San Francisco (Caltrain), California

22 mi away
700 4th St.
BUS

San Francisco (Conv Ctr), California

22 mi away
747 Howard St.
BUS

San Francisco (Shopping), California

23 mi away
835 Market Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belvedere Tiburon and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 48.03 mi (77.3 km).

Belvedere Tiburon

#1 Belvedere Tiburon

Town in Marin County, California

Population9,214
Coordinates37.87354, -122.45664
Altitude4
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: Juanita Lane (-122.456647, 37.873556)
End: North Market Street (-121.89496, 37.33939)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.69
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.85 $27.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.56 $29.12
Premium $6.24 $14.98 $29.97
Diesel $7.57 $18.16 $36.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Belvedere Tiburon and San Jose. The current time is 04:11:14.

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.