Trip from San Jose, CA to Auberry, CA

Drive Time

3h 40m

Distance

168.6 mi

271 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 28m ★

6 AM

3h 41m

8 AM

4h 6m

10 AM

3h 50m

12 PM

3h 47m

3 PM

3h 51m

5 PM

4h 5m

8 PM

3h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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San Jose, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Auberry, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from San Jose, CA to Auberry, CA covers 168.6 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pacheco Pass Highway, US 101, CA 145 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.6 miles on Pacheco Pass Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.04 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

84.3 miles from San Jose, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from San Jose, CA to Auberry, CA covers 168.6 miles and takes about 3h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pacheco Pass Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 82.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Devine Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 168.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Devine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Devine Street

Turn right onto Devine Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward CA 87 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward CA 87 South

6.1 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward Santa Teresa Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1C Toward Santa Teresa Boulevard

6.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Turn left toward CA 85 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CA 85 South

127.7 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Take the exit toward Fourth Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 154 Toward Fourth Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pacheco Pass Highway	82.6 mi	1h 42m
US 101	20.3 mi	23m
CA 145	17 mi	25m
Auberry Road	13.3 mi	21m
Southbound California State Route 99	11 mi	12m
Millerton Road	5.7 mi	9m
CA 85	5.1 mi	5m
Guadalupe Parkway	4.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Pacheco Pass Highway — 82.6 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and Auberry, CA.

Start on North Market Street

110 ft · 5 sec · North Market Street

Turn right onto Devine Street

275 ft · 17 sec · Devine Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto North San Pedro Street

306 ft · 17 sec · North San Pedro Street

Turn right onto West Saint James Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · West Saint James Street

Continue on West Julian Street

356 ft · 7 sec · West Julian Street

Use the none / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward CA 87 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto CA 87

1.4 mi · 1 min · Guadalupe Freeway

Use the none lane.

Continue on CA 87

4.1 mi · 4 min · Guadalupe Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Exit 1C Toward Santa Teresa Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on CA 87

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Santa Teresa Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward CA 85 South Use the left lane.

Merge onto CA 85

4.7 mi · 5 min · CA 85

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on CA 85

0.4 mi · 27 sec · CA 85

Exit 1A Toward US 101 South Use the none lane.

Continue on US 101

20 mi · 23 min · US 101

Take the exit onto CA 152

0.3 mi · 39 sec · CA 152

Toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road

Turn left onto CA 152

353 ft · 12 sec · East 10th Street

Continue on CA 152

83 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Pacheco Pass Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on CA 152

1.1 mi · 1 min · Eastbound California State Route 152

Continue on CA 152

0.3 mi · 23 sec · EB SR 152 to SB SR 99

Continue on CA 99

11 mi · 12 min · Southbound California State Route 99

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Exit 154 Toward Fourth Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto North I Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · North I Street

Turn left onto West Yosemite Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · West Yosemite Avenue

Continue on CA 145

17 mi · 25 min · CA 145

Turn right onto 206

2.1 mi · 3 min · 206

Continue on North Fork Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Fork Road

Turn left onto Millerton Road

5.7 mi · 9 min · Millerton Road

At end of road, turn left onto Auberry Road

9.3 mi · 14 min · Auberry Road

Enter roundabout onto CA 168

216 ft · 4 sec · Auberry Road

Continue on CA 168

1.1 mi · 1 min · Auberry Road

Continue on Auberry Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Auberry Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Auberry Road

361 ft · 10 sec · Auberry Road

Arrive at destination

Auberry Road

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 84.3 miles from San Jose, CA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.6 miles.

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 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.3 miles or 1h 43m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auberry, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA

This is one driving day of about 168.6 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from San Jose, 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.

The longest stretch is on Pacheco Pass Highway for about 82.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.3 mi from San Jose, CA · 1h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Turlock, CA

84 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

Turlock, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Turlock, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.3 miles from San Jose, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pacheco Pass Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.6 miles.

Arriving in Auberry, CA

The final approach into Auberry, 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 Auberry, 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

$39.04 one way

$78.09 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$40.26	$80.53
premium	$6.24	$41.44	$82.88
diesel	$5.64	$37.46	$74.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.6	$17.70	$8.09
Efficient EV	42.2	$14.75	$6.74
EV Truck/SUV	67.4	$23.60	$10.79

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

San Jose, CA

Afternoon in San Jose on Sunday

Local time

1:34 PM

PDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auberry, CA

Afternoon in Auberry on Sunday

Local time

1:34 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°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

2 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

3h 40m 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 San Jose, CA to Auberry, CA covers 168.6 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pacheco Pass Highway, US 101, CA 145. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84.3 miles from San Jose, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.04 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.