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Trip from San Jose, CA to Belvedere Tiburon, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

64.1 mi

103 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat of Santa Clara County, California, United States

San Jose, CA

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Downtown Belvedere Tiburon, CA, CA

Belvedere Tiburon, CA

Michael Darnall

Trip Overview

This 64.1-mile drive from San Jose, CA to Belvedere Tiburon, CA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 28 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Pacific Coast region. The primary roads you'll navigate are US 101, the Bayshore Freeway, and the Redwood Highway, making it a predominantly highway experience. Given its relatively short duration and focused road profile, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 101 35.8 mi 42m
Bayshore Freeway 7.5 mi 8m
Redwood Highway 5.5 mi 7m
Tiburon Boulevard 4.2 mi 7m
Guadalupe Freeway 2.8 mi 3m
Presidio Parkway 1.8 mi 3m
Golden Gate Bridge 1.7 mi 2m
Webster Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 101 — 35.8 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Market Street

110 ft · 5 sec · North Market Street
2

Turn right onto Devine Street

275 ft · 17 sec · Devine Street
3

Turn left onto North San Pedro Street

306 ft · 17 sec · North San Pedro Street
4

Turn right onto West Saint James Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · West Saint James Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward CA 87 North Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto CA 87

2.8 mi · 3 min · Guadalupe Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 9B Toward US 101 North: San Francisco Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
9

Merge onto US 101

7.5 mi · 8 min · Bayshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 101

36 mi · 42 min · US 101
Use the slight left lane.
11

Continue on Octavia Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Octavia Boulevard
Exit 434B Toward Octavia Boulevard, Fell Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

At end of road, turn left onto Fell Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Fell Street
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto Webster Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Webster Street
14

Turn left onto California Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · California Street
15

Turn right onto Divisadero Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Divisadero Street
16

Turn left onto US 101

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Lombard Street
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on US 101

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Richardson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on US 101

1.8 mi · 3 min · Presidio Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 101

1.7 mi · 2 min · Golden Gate Bridge
20

Continue on US 101; CA 1

5.5 mi · 7 min · Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 447 Toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blithedale Avenue Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn right onto CA 131

4.2 mi · 7 min · Tiburon Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
23

Turn right onto Juanita Lane

152 ft · 11 sec · Juanita Lane
24

Arrive at destination

Juanita Lane

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

consolidated city and county in California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

San Francisco, CA

32 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

San Francisco, CA to Belvedere Tiburon, CA

17.1 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Palo Alto, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

San Bruno, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from San Jose, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 59.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward CA 87 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward CA 87 North
8
3.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 101 North: San Francisco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 9B Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
6
11.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 101

Keep slight left at fork onto US 101

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
7
47.8 mi into trip | ~58m in | Fell Street

At end of road, turn left onto Fell Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
59.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blithedale Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 447 Toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blitheda...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.73 one way

$29.47 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $15.18 $30.36
premium $6.18 $15.59 $31.18
diesel $5.61 $14.15 $28.30

Estimated Tolls: $9.00

Golden Gate Bridge $9.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$9

Total

$24

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.73 $3.08
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.61 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.97 $4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

San Jose, CA

Late night in San Jose on Tuesday

Local time

1:07 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Clear

NW 5 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Belvedere Tiburon, CA

Late night in Belvedere Tiburon on Tuesday

Local time

1:07 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 28m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that's 75% highway, characterized by swift progress along major thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.8 miles on US 101. While the initial portions might feel like a standard freeway commute, the Redwood Highway designation hints at potential for more scenic surroundings as you approach your destination. This route offers a consistent driving rhythm, minimizing the need for complex navigation and maximizing your time on the road.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.8 mi on US 101.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 101 and Bayshore Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.1 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (US 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in San Jose, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1777

Often called "the capital of Silicon Valley", San Jose is the largest city in the Bay Area, 3rd largest in California, and the 12th largest city in the United States, with a population of over 997,000 residents as of 2024. It was named the 6th safest big city in the U.S. in 2015. This clean, sprawling metropolis has sports, beautiful vistas, and ethnic enclaves and bleeds into the greater Bay Area for travelers who want to take their time in Northern California.

Top landmarks

  • • Winchester Mystery House — Mansion in San Jose, California.
  • • San Jose Diridon station — railway station complex in San Jose, California
  • • Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum — building in San Jose, California, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.8 miles on US 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.00 in tolls one way, starting with Golden Gate Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Belvedere Tiburon, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (US 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belvedere Tiburon, CA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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