Origin
Pasatiempo, CA
Afternoon in Pasatiempo on Thursday
Local time
3:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pasatiempo, CA to San Jose, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pasatiempo, CA
Stephen Leonardi
San Jose, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pasatiempo, CA to San Jose, CA covers 30.6 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Santa Cruz Highway, Sinclair Freeway, Pasatiempo Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on Santa Cruz Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 30.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Santa Cruz Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.1 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 26.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
26.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 280 South: Downtown San Jose
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27A
Toward I 280 South: Downtown San Jose
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward CA 87 North, CA 87 South: San Jose International Airport, Guadalupe Parkway
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 3A
Toward CA 87 North, CA 87 South: San Jose Inter...
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 87 North: San Jose International Airport, Guadalupe Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 87 North: San Jose International Airp...
7
29.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 87 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 87 North
9
30.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Julian Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward Julian Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Highway | 25.1 mi | 33m |
| Sinclair Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Pasatiempo Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Clubhouse Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Saint James Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Santa Cruz Highway
— 25.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasatiempo, CA and San Jose, CA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Clubhouse Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Clubhouse Road
3
Continue on Pasatiempo Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pasatiempo Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Pasatiempo Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pasatiempo Drive
5
Continue on Pasatiempo Drive
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pasatiempo Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
7
Merge onto CA 17
25 mi
·
33 min
·
Santa Cruz Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 27A
Toward I 280 South: Downtown San Jose
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 280
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Sinclair Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 3A
Toward CA 87 North, CA 87 South: San Jose International Airport, Guadalupe Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 87 North: San Jose International Airport, Guadalupe Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CA 87 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 6B
Toward Julian Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Saint James Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Saint James Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto North Market Street
416 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Market Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Market Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.03 one way
$14.07 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in San Jose on Thursday
Local time
3:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Pasatiempo, CA to San Jose, CA covers 30.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Santa Cruz Highway, Sinclair Freeway, Pasatiempo Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Pasatiempo, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.03 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 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pasatiempo, CA to San Jose, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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