Origin
Granite Bay, CA
Late night in Granite Bay on Monday
Local time
4:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granite Bay, CA to San Jose, CA
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
140.1 mi
226 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
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6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granite Bay, CA
Patrick
San Jose, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Traveling from Granite Bay to San Jose covers a distance of 146.6 miles, typically taking about 2 hours and 28 minutes behind the wheel. Because of the relatively short duration, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $20 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly transit across the Pacific Coast region. Since there are no designated stops planned for this route, it is best suited for drivers who prefer a direct, uninterrupted commute. Keep in mind that this is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for a more engaged experience compared to a standard interstate cruise.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.1 miles from Granite Bay, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than long stretches of high-speed highway cruising. With a highway share of 0%, your focus will be on navigating local roads that demand your full attention. The personality of this route is characterized by constant adjustments and technical turns, keeping you actively engaged throughout the 146.6-mile journey. Since there is no single longest uninterrupted stretch, you should anticipate a consistent rhythm of maneuvering through local infrastructure. This drive requires a bit more mental stamina than a straightforward freeway run, so settle in and be ready for a dynamic, hands-on experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Douglas Boulevard 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Granite Bay, CA to San Jose, CA is easy. At 2h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Granite Bay, CA to San Jose, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alan S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Sacramento Beltline Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yolo Causeway | 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:
Douglas Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite Bay, CA and San Jose, CA.
1
Start on Auburn Folsom Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Folsom Road
2
Turn right onto Douglas Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Douglas Boulevard
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 80 West: Sacramento
4
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
5
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
7
Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
8
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37 mi
·
42 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 680: Benicia, San Jose
10
Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Luther E Gibson Freeway
11
Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Benicia-Martinez Bridge
12
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
13
Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward CA 262
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
CA 262
16
Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
17
Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mission Boulevard
18
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Downtown, North First Street
20
Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
21
Turn right onto West Julian Street
495 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Julian Street
22
Turn left onto North Market Street
197 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Market Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 28 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. To ensure the smoothest transit, check local traffic patterns before you leave, as the turn-heavy local roads can become congested quickly. Although no specific stops are mandated, take advantage of the short travel time to stretch your legs before you depart or once you arrive in San Jose. Budgeting $20 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this trip, but keeping your tank topped off is always a smart move for local navigation. Since you are staying entirely on local routes, prioritize staying alert for changing speed limits and intersections that require frequent slowing down.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.1 miles from Granite Bay, CA, or about 1h 24m 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
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 Granite Bay, 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 Granite Bay, CA
This is one driving day of about 140.1 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Granite Bay, 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 70.1 mi from Granite Bay, CA · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 70.1 miles from Granite Bay, 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
$32.44 one way
$64.89 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
| premium | $6.24 | $34.43 | $68.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.13 | $62.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.71 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.26 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.61 | $8.97 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
San Jose, CA
Late night in San Jose on Monday
Local time
4:15 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
21 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
2h 49m 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 Granite Bay, CA to San Jose, CA covers 140.1 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Douglas Boulevard, I 80 West, Alan S. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.1 miles from Granite Bay, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.44 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Granite Bay, CA to San Jose, CA is easy. At 2h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Granite Bay, CA to San Jose, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Granite Bay, CA to San Jose, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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