Origin
San Jose, CA
Night in San Jose on Friday
Local time
10:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Jose, CA to Cedar Ridge, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
135.2 mi
218 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
★
6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
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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Cedar Ridge, CA
Moussa Idrissi
Trip Overview
This 135.2-mile drive from San Jose, CA to Cedar Ridge, CA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of freeways and local roads, with about 54% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $31. Given the relatively short duration and distance, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning between faster highway sections and more local road segments as you head inland from the Pacific Coast region.
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
67.6 miles from San Jose, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 135.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a blend of highway cruising and local road navigation. With 54% of the route on highways, expect periods of faster travel, interspersed with stretches that require more attention. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 28.3 miles on East F Street, offering a consistent pace before you transition back to freeway driving. This mixed profile means you'll experience varying driving conditions, from the efficiency of the Robert T. Monagan Freeway and Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway to the more localized feel of surface streets.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East F Street is the longest continuous segment at about 28.3 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 around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 135.2 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: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (CA 262): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 880 North: Oakland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 880 North: Oakland
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CA 262
Take the exit onto CA 262 toward Sacramento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12A
Toward Sacramento
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
8
21.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CA 84
Take the exit onto CA 84 toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
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 21B
Toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
7
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
CA 120
Take the exit onto CA 120 toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between San Jose, CA and Cedar Ridge, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento, Stockton and Sonora.
Sacramento
10.9 mi in
|
~14m
|
via CA 262
Stockton
44.7 mi in
|
~57m
|
via I 205
Sonora
60.3 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East F Street | 28.3 mi | 38m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| CA 49 | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| East Yosemite Avenue | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| I 880 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| I 680 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| CA 120 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
East F Street
— 28.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and Cedar Ridge, CA.
1
Start on North Market Street
196 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Market Street
2
Continue on Coleman Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Coleman Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 880 North: Oakland
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 880
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 880
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nimitz Freeway
6
Take the exit onto CA 262
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 262
Exit 12A
Toward Sacramento
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 680
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 680
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto CA 84
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
CA 84
Exit 21B
Toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CA 84
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Isabel Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 580
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
16
Merge onto I 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Westside Freeway
17
Take the exit
469 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
18
Continue on CA 120
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
CA 120
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto CA 120
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
CA 120
Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto CA 120
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East Yosemite Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on CA 120
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
California Street
22
Continue on CA 120
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Jackson Avenue
23
Continue on CA 120; J9; J14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Home Road
24
Continue on CA 120; J9; J14
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Yosemite Avenue
25
Turn left onto CA 108; CA 120
28 mi
·
38 min
·
East F Street
26
Enter roundabout onto CA 49; CA 108
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
CA 49; CA 108
27
Continue on CA 49; CA 108
12 mi
·
17 min
·
CA 49; CA 108
28
Turn left onto Soulsbyville Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Soulsbyville Road
29
Turn right onto Longeway Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Longeway Road
30
At end of road, turn left onto Longeway Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Longeway Road
31
Turn right onto Big Hill Road
347 ft
·
9 sec
·
Big Hill Road
32
Turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Kewin Mill Road
33
At end of road, turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
Kewin Mill Road
34
Turn left onto Estralita Drive
443 ft
·
19 sec
·
Estralita Drive
35
Arrive at destination
Estralita Drive
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 135.2-mile journey, planning your departure can maximize your enjoyment. Leaving earlier in the day can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you begin your drive from San Jose. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself, but consider a break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $31 for the trip. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the transition points between freeway and local roads, as these can sometimes involve changes in speed limits and road conditions.
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 67.6 miles from San Jose, CA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 30 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 23m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Ridge, 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 135.2 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 East F Street for about 28.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.6 mi from San Jose, CA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.6 miles from San Jose, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cedar Ridge, CA
The final approach into Cedar Ridge, 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 Cedar Ridge, 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
$31.07 one way
$62.15 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $32.02 | $64.04 |
| premium | $6.18 | $32.88 | $65.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.85 | $59.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.20 | $6.49 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.83 | $5.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.93 | $8.65 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Cedar Ridge, CA
Night in Cedar Ridge on Friday
Local time
10:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°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
18 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
3h 6m 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 Cedar Ridge, CA covers 135.2 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East F Street, Robert T. Monagan Freeway, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.6 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 $31.07 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 135.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (CA 262): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between San Jose, CA and Cedar Ridge, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento, Stockton and Sonora.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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