Embarking on this 209.2-mile journey from San Jose to Woodville will take approximately 4 hours and 14 minutes of driving time. This route is well-suited for a single day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily travel on Pacheco Pass Highway and CA 99. With a projected fuel cost of around $48, it's an economically viable drive. The Pacific Coast region offers a familiar starting point, and you'll remain within California for the duration of your travels. This drive offers a mixed experience, balancing highway speeds with other road types.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.6 miles from San Jose, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and Woodville, CA.
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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·16 sec·West Saint James Street
5
Continue on West Julian Street
356 ft·7 sec·West Julian Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward CA 87 SouthUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto CA 87
1.4 mi·1 min·Guadalupe Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on CA 87
4.1 mi·4 min·Guadalupe Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·30 sec
Exit 1CToward Santa Teresa BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CA 87
0.1 mi·22 sec·Santa Teresa Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward CA 85 SouthUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto CA 85
4.7 mi·5 min·CA 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on CA 85
0.4 mi·27 sec·CA 85
Exit 1AToward US 101 South
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Continue on US 101
20 mi·23 min·US 101
15
Take the exit onto CA 152
0.3 mi·39 sec·CA 152
Toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
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Turn left onto CA 152
353 ft·12 sec·East 10th Street
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Continue on CA 152
83 mi·1 hr 42 min·Pacheco Pass Highway
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Continue on CA 152
1.1 mi·1 min·Eastbound California State Route 152
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Continue on CA 152
0.3 mi·23 sec·EB SR 152 to SB SR 99
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Continue on CA 99
33 mi·37 min·Southbound California State Route 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
41 mi·44 min·CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
5.6 mi·6 min·Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 85Toward Paige AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
At end of road, turn left onto South Blackstone Street
198 ft·11 sec·South Blackstone Street
25
Turn left onto East Paige Avenue
0.4 mi·55 sec·East Paige Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on East Foster Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·East Foster Drive
27
Turn right onto Turner Drive
1.7 mi·2 min·Turner Drive
28
Continue on Road 124
0.5 mi·48 sec·Road 124
29
Continue on Spacer Drive
2.0 mi·3 min·Spacer Drive
30
Continue on Avenue 192
2.2 mi·3 min·Avenue 192
31
Turn right onto J15
3.0 mi·5 min·Road 152
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Turn left onto J46
1.9 mi·3 min·Avenue 168
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Turn right onto Road 167
397 ft·17 sec·Road 167
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Arrive at destination
Road 167
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 14-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from San Jose to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic as you head towards Woodville. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 82.6-mile stretch on Pacheco Pass Highway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated $48 fuel cost should be factored into your budget. This trip is easily accomplished in one day, so focus on enjoying the changing scenery.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.6 miles from San Jose, CA, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.6 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodville, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving San Jose, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Jose, CA
This is one driving day of about 209.2 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from San Jose, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pacheco Pass Highway for about 82.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 196.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward CA 87 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 87 South
7
6.1 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward Santa Teresa Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1C
Toward Santa Teresa Boulevard
8
6.6 mi into trip|~8m in
Turn left toward CA 85 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CA 85 South
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150.2 mi into trip|~3h 1m in|CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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196.8 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward Paige Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 85
Toward Paige Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.08 one way
$96.17 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$49.55
$99.10
premium
$6.18
$50.88
$101.75
diesel
$5.61
$46.19
$92.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.8
0
$21.97
$10.04
Efficient EV
52.3
0
$18.30
$8.37
EV Truck/SUV
83.7
1
$29.29
$13.39
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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 19, 2026
Origin
San Jose, CA
Late night
in San Jose on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Woodville, CA
Late night
in Woodville on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Los Banos, CA
105 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
26 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
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive features a mixed profile, with 51% of your journey on highways. Expect to encounter Pacheco Pass Highway for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 82.6 miles, which may offer a different driving experience than the more typical highway segments. CA 99 will form a significant portion of your travel, providing a more direct path for much of the trip. This blend means you'll experience varying road conditions and speeds, keeping the drive dynamic rather than monotonous.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.6 mi on Pacheco Pass Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 209.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 209.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.6 miles on Pacheco Pass Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Woodville, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Woodville, CA, but most travelers stay overnight.
