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Trip from San Jose, CA to Murray Field, CA

Drive Time

6h 32m

Distance

318.4 mi

512 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$74

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 20m ★
6 AM
6h 32m
8 AM
6h 56m
10 AM
6h 41m
12 PM
6h 38m
3 PM
6h 42m
5 PM
6h 55m
8 PM
6h 25m

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

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Murray Field, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from San Jose, CA to Murray Field, CA covers 318.4 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Redwood Highway, I 880, Nimitz Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 246.6 miles on Redwood Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

159.2 miles from San Jose, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 32m drive with frequent turns across 318.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Redwood Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 246.6 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 1.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 318.4 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 10.3 miles (I 880 / Nimitz Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These 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
6
10.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 880 / Nimitz Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 880 / Nimitz Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.9 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 880

Keep slight left at fork onto I 880

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
40.8 mi into trip | ~48m in | I 880 / Nimitz Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 880 / Nimitz Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
48.3 mi into trip | ~58m in | I 580 / John T. Knox Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580 / John T. Knox Freeway toward I 580 West: Point Richmond, San Rafael

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13B Toward I 580 West: Point Richmond, San Rafael

Towns Along This Route

Between San Jose, CA and Murray Field, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento and San Rafael.

Sacramento

43.1 mi in | ~51m | via I 880

San Rafael

48.3 mi in | ~58m | via I 580

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Redwood Highway 246.6 mi 4h 58m
I 880 26.4 mi 30m
Nimitz Freeway 16.8 mi 20m
John T. Knox Freeway 12.9 mi 17m
Willits Bypass 4.7 mi 5m
Eastshore Freeway 3.3 mi 4m
Broadway Street 2.9 mi 6m
Coleman Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Redwood Highway — 246.6 mi, about 4h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and Murray Field, 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

13 mi · 14 min · Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 880

18 mi · 20 min · I 880
Use the slight left lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 880

2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 880

1.9 mi · 2 min · Nimitz Freeway
Exit 46B Toward I 80 East, I 580 West: San Rafael, Sacramento
9

Continue on I 80; I 580

3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580

13 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
Exit 13B Toward I 580 West: Point Richmond, San Rafael Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 54 sec
Exit 1A Toward US 101 North: San Rafeal
12

Merge onto US 101

116 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on US 101

4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 48 sec
15

Merge onto US 101

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Willits Bypass
16

Continue on US 101

129 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on US 101

2.9 mi · 6 min · Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto US 101

1.4 mi · 3 min · West 5th Street
19

Continue on US 101

1.4 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20

Turn right onto Airport Road

128 ft · 6 sec · Airport Road
Use the right lane.
21

Continue on Airport Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Airport Road
22

Arrive at destination

Airport Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.2 miles from San Jose, CA, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 246.6 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159.2 miles or 3h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 15m

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

Before You Leave

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

This is one driving day of about 318.4 miles and 6h 32m.

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 Redwood Highway for about 246.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 159.2 mi from San Jose, CA · 3h 11m into the drive

Downtown Windsor, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Windsor, CA

159 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

Richmond, CA

Fuel and coffee

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

Windsor, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.2 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 Redwood Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 246.6 miles.

Arriving in Murray Field, CA

The final approach into Murray Field, 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 Murray Field, CA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 54.9
View on nps.gov
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 43.9
View on nps.gov
Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument

National Monument

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $15 near mile 65.9
View on nps.gov
Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 65.9
View on nps.gov
Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes National Seashore

National Seashore

From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 spec...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 76.9
View on nps.gov
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

National Memorial

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...

21 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 43.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$73.73 one way

$147.47 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.07 $76.04 $152.08
premium $6.24 $78.26 $156.52
diesel $5.64 $70.74 $141.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$74

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$99–$124

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 95.5 1 $33.43 $15.28
Efficient EV 79.6 0 $27.86 $12.74
EV Truck/SUV 127.4 1 $44.58 $20.38

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 hours ago

Origin

San Jose, CA

Morning in San Jose on Monday

Local time

8:35 AM

PDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Murray Field, CA

Morning in Murray Field on Monday

Local time

8:35 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Slight Chance Light Rain

N 2 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 12:17AM PDT until April 13 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 12:17AM PDT until April 13 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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

27 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

6h 32m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Murray Field, CA covers 318.4 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redwood Highway, I 880, Nimitz Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.2 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 $73.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 318.4 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 10.3 miles (I 880 / Nimitz Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between San Jose, CA and Murray Field, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento and San Rafael.

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