Origin
Burney, CA
Morning in Burney on Monday
Local time
9:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burney, CA to San Jose, CA
Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
297 mi
478 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 44m
★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Jose, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Burney, CA to San Jose, CA covers 297 miles and takes about 4h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 299, Cascade Wonderland Highway, Westside Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
148.5 miles from Burney, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 57m drive with frequent turns across 297 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 299 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burney, CA to San Jose, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 299 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cascade Wonderland Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 505 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 680 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Luther E Gibson Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Route 299
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burney, CA and San Jose, CA.
1
Start on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on State Route 299
26 mi
·
35 min
·
State Route 299
3
Turn right
23 mi
·
29 min
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
34 mi
·
36 min
·
Cascade Wonderland Highway
6
Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Westside Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 505 South: Winters, San Francisco
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 505 South: Winters, San Francisco
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 80 West: San Francisco
9
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 680: Benicia, San Jose
11
Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12
Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Benicia-Martinez Bridge
13
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
14
Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward CA 262
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
CA 262
17
Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
18
Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mission Boulevard
19
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Downtown, North First Street
21
Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
22
Turn right onto West Julian Street
495 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Julian Street
23
Turn left onto North Market Street
197 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Market Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 148.5 miles from Burney, CA, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.5 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Jose, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burney, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Burney, CA
This is one driving day of about 297 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burney, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.5 mi from Burney, CA · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.5 miles from Burney, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Jose, CA
The final approach into San Jose, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around San Jose, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.78 one way
$137.56 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $70.93 | $141.86 |
| premium | $6.24 | $73.00 | $146.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.98 | $131.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.1 | 1 | $31.18 | $14.26 |
| Efficient EV | 74.3 | 0 | $25.99 | $11.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.8 | 1 | $41.58 | $19.01 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in San Jose on Monday
Local time
9:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
37 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 57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burney, CA to San Jose, CA covers 297 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 299, Cascade Wonderland Highway, Westside Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.5 miles from Burney, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burney, CA to San Jose, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Burney, CA to San Jose, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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