Origin
Blackhawk, CA
Late night in Blackhawk on Friday
Local time
3:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Trip from Blackhawk, CA to San Jose, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackhawk, CA
Veronika Andrews
San Jose, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blackhawk, CA to San Jose, CA covers 41.1 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Donald D Doyle Highway, Nimitz Freeway, Bollinger Canyon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on Donald D Doyle Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 41.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Donald D Doyle Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Eagle Nest Place.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 41.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Eagle Nest Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Blackhawk Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Eagle Nest Place
At end of road, turn right onto Eagle Nest Place
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Blackhawk Drive
Enter roundabout onto Blackhawk Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
29 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward CA 262
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward CA 262
9
29.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic Univers...
8
39.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, North First Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward Downtown, North First Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blackhawk, CA to San Jose, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Warm Springs District along the way.
Warm Springs District
29.1 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Donald D Doyle Highway | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Bollinger Canyon Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North 1st Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Mission Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Blackhawk Drive | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Dougherty Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Blackhawk Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Donald D Doyle Highway
— 21.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackhawk, CA and San Jose, CA.
1
Start on Eagle Ridge Place
211 ft
·
9 sec
·
Eagle Ridge Place
2
Continue on Eagle Ridge Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Eagle Ridge Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Eagle Nest Place
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Eagle Nest Place
4
Enter roundabout onto Blackhawk Drive
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Blackhawk Drive
5
Continue on Blackhawk Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Blackhawk Drive
6
Turn slight left onto Blackhawk Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Blackhawk Road
7
Continue on Crow Canyon Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Crow Canyon Road
8
Turn left onto Dougherty Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Dougherty Road
9
Turn right onto Bollinger Canyon Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Bollinger Canyon Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 680 South: San Jose
11
Merge onto I 680
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 12
Toward CA 262
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto CA 262
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mission Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 880
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4A
Toward Downtown, North First Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
18
Turn right onto West Julian Street
494 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Julian Street
19
Turn left onto North Market Street
196 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Market Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Blackhawk, CA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Blackhawk, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Jose, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into San Jose, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.45 one way
$18.89 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.73 | $19.47 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
San Jose, CA
Late night in San Jose on Friday
Local time
3:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Fremont, CA
21 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blackhawk, CA to San Jose, CA covers 41.1 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Donald D Doyle Highway, Nimitz Freeway, Bollinger Canyon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Blackhawk, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 41.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Eagle Nest Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Blackhawk Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Blackhawk, CA to San Jose, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Warm Springs District along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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