How far is Weedpatch, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Weedpatch, CA to San Jose, CA is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 07m.
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.
City in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weedpatch and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weedpatch and San Jose.
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Start on Buena Vista Boulevard
59 m · 8 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Turn right onto Weedpatch Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Weedpatch Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weedpatch Highway
50 m · 3 sec · Weedpatch Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Weedpatch Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Weedpatch Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bear Mountain Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · East Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard
13.8 mi · 19 min · East Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
163.8 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 North: Cupertino, Mountain View
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 North: Downtown San Jose
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Guadalupe Parkway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Parkway
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Continue on Guadalupe Freeway
2235 ft · 29 sec · Guadalupe Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 82
1010 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North: Santa Clara Street, Julian Street
2389 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 87 North
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Julian Street
982 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Saint James Street
867 ft · 28 sec · West Saint James Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
127 m · 9 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 Weedpatch 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.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
164 mi · 02h 56m
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 Weedpatch 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 Weedpatch to San Jose?
The road trip is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
San Joaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Weedpatch and 126.9 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.21 one way or $104.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weedpatch and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near San Joaquin
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 San Joaquin.
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Fresno station
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Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weedpatch and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 220.48 mi (354.83 km).
#1 Weedpatch
Situated in the southern San Joaquin Valley of Kern County at an elevation of 387 feet, this unincorporated community sits within a predominantly agricultural region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2380200, -118.9151000 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $5.84 | $52.21 | $104.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $54.41 | $108.82 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $56.11 | $112.21 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $74.03 | $148.06 |
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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