Origin
San Jose, CA
Afternoon in San Jose on Thursday
Local time
2:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Jose, CA to August, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
75.5 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Jose, CA
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August, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from San Jose to August, you will cover 75.5 miles in roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes. This straightforward trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily complete the journey without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel for the round trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. You will travel entirely within the Pacific Coast region, moving from the San Jose area toward August. Since the route is highly efficient, it serves as a practical choice for those who prefer a direct transit rather than a multi-day expedition.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.8 miles from San Jose, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 88% of this 75.5-mile route consists of high-speed travel. You will navigate a series of major arteries, including the Robert T. Monagan Freeway, the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, and the Westside Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 14.6-mile segment along the Robert T. Monagan Freeway. Because the drive is dominated by these primary roads, it maintains a consistent, fast-paced rhythm throughout the duration. You should be prepared for a utilitarian, interstate-style drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over secondary or back-road exploration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coleman Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from San Jose, CA to August, CA is easy. At 1h 35m 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 San Jose, CA to August, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman Avenue | — | — |
| I 880 North | — | — |
| Nimitz Freeway | — | — |
| Sacramento | — | — |
| I 680 North | — | — |
| CA 84 East | — | — |
| Isabel Avenue | — | — |
| I 580 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Coleman Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and August, CA.
1
Start on North Market Street
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Market Street
2
Continue on Coleman Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Coleman Avenue
3
Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 880 North: Oakland
4
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
9 min
5
Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nimitz Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sacramento
7
Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 680 North: Sacramento
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 680 North: Sacramento
9
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
9 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
11
Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Isabel Avenue
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 580 East: Stockton
13
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
16
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Westside Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 East: Downtown Stockton
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
CA 4 East: Downtown Stockton
18
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
19
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crosstown Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Wilson Way
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Wilson Way
22
Turn left onto South Wilson Way
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wilson Way
23
Turn right onto Waterloo Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Waterloo Road
24
Turn left onto North Filbert Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Filbert Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1-hour and 35-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are no scheduled stops required for this 75.5-mile drive, you can complete the trip in one efficient push without worrying about mid-route logistics. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving San Jose to ensure you start with a full tank, keeping that $17 cost estimate in mind for your budget. Because the route is concentrated on major freeways, pay close attention to traffic patterns on the Robert T. Monagan Freeway to avoid the longest stretches of potential congestion. This direct approach allows you to maximize your time at your destination in August rather than spending the day behind the wheel.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.8 miles from San Jose, CA, or about 47m 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.8 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near August, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Jose, CA
This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from San Jose, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.8 mi from San Jose, CA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from San Jose, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in August, CA
The final approach into August, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.35 one way
$34.71 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $17.88 | $35.76 |
| premium | $6.18 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
August, CA
Afternoon in August on Thursday
Local time
2:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°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
8 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
1h 35m 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 August, CA covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coleman Avenue, I 880 North, Nimitz Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.8 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 $17.35 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.
The drive from San Jose, CA to August, CA is easy. At 1h 35m 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 San Jose, CA to August, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Jose, CA to August, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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