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Weekend Drives from San Jose, CA

Routes

30

Avg Distance

62 mi

Avg Drive

1h 20m

Destinations

30

The best weekend drives from San Jose, CA cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 30 solid options across 30 destinations, with the typical route running about 62 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of San Jose, CA — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus San Jose, CA — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from San Jose, CA that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 62 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

San Jose, CA → Hollister, CA

47.5 mi 1h Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Freedom, CA

46.6 mi 1h 2m Score: 8/10

San Jose, CA → Watsonville, CA

47.2 mi 1h 2m Score: 8/10

San Jose, CA → El Cerrito, CA

51.4 mi 1h 2m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Bonny Doon, CA

38.2 mi 1h 4m Score: 8/10

San Jose, CA → Concord, CA

52.4 mi 1h 4m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Las Lomas, CA

52.7 mi 1h 6m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Amesti, CA

46.7 mi 1h 6m Score: 8/10

San Jose, CA → Kensington, CA

52.7 mi 1h 7m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Mountain House, CA

48.9 mi 1h 8m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Tracy, CA

52.9 mi 1h 9m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → North Richmond, CA

55.4 mi 1h 9m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Elkhorn, CA

56.8 mi 1h 11m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Byron, CA

52.1 mi 1h 12m Score: 9/10

San Jose, CA → Marin City, CA

58.1 mi 1h 18m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Antioch, CA

67.5 mi 1h 20m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Strawberry, CA

59.9 mi 1h 22m Score: 8/10

San Jose, CA → Tamalpais Valley, CA

60.3 mi 1h 24m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Knightsen, CA

60 mi 1h 25m Score: 9/10

San Jose, CA → Monterey, CA

72.7 mi 1h 26m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Belvedere Tiburon, CA

64.1 mi 1h 28m Score: 8/10

San Jose, CA → Stockton, CA

73.1 mi 1h 31m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Green Valley, CA

74.1 mi 1h 31m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → August, CA

75.5 mi 1h 35m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Lincoln Village, CA

76.4 mi 1h 36m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Riverdale Park, CA

77.3 mi 1h 38m Score: 8/10

San Jose, CA → Rio Vista, CA

75.9 mi 1h 42m Score: 9/10

San Jose, CA → Modesto, CA

82.2 mi 1h 42m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Del Rio, CA

80.7 mi 1h 45m Score: 7/10

San Jose, CA → Hartley, CA

89.5 mi 1h 47m Score: 9/10

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