Origin
San Jose, CA
Evening in San Jose on Wednesday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Jose, CA to Hillsborough, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Hillsborough, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Jose, CA to Hillsborough, CA covers 35.4 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Devine Street, North San Pedro Street, West Saint James Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.14 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
17.7 miles from San Jose, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 35.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Devine Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from San Jose, CA to Hillsborough, CA is easy. At 46m 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 Hillsborough, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Devine Street | — | — |
| North San Pedro Street | — | — |
| West Saint James Street | — | — |
| CA 87 North | — | — |
| Guadalupe Freeway | — | — |
| US 101 North | — | — |
| Bayshore Freeway | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Devine Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and Hillsborough, CA.
1
Start on North Market Street
108 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Market Street
2
Turn right onto Devine Street
276 ft
·
18 sec
·
Devine Street
3
Turn left onto North San Pedro Street
305 ft
·
18 sec
·
North San Pedro Street
4
Turn right onto West Saint James Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Saint James Street
5
Take the ramp right toward CA 87 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
CA 87 North
6
Merge slight left onto Guadalupe Freeway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Guadalupe Freeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Francisco
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 101 North: San Francisco
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Francisco
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 101 North: San Francisco
9
Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Bayshore Freeway
10
Keep slight left
21 mi
·
24 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Airport Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Broadway, Airport Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Old Bayshore Highway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Old Bayshore Highway
13
Turn right onto Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
14
Turn right onto El Camino Real
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
El Camino Real
15
Turn left onto Hillside Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Drive
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alvarado Avenue
262 ft
·
14 sec
·
Alvarado Avenue
17
Turn right onto Hillside Circle
440 ft
·
21 sec
·
Hillside Circle
18
Turn left onto Summit Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Summit Drive
19
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Summit Drive
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 17.7 miles from San Jose, CA, or about 23m 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 35 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.7 miles or 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillsborough, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving San Jose, CA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Jose, CA
This is one driving day of about 35.4 miles and 46m.
At 35.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from San Jose, CA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from San Jose, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hillsborough, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hillsborough, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.14 one way
$16.27 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Hillsborough, CA
Evening in Hillsborough on Wednesday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
46m 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 Hillsborough, CA covers 35.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Devine Street, North San Pedro Street, West Saint James Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 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 $8.14 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 Hillsborough, CA is easy. At 46m 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 Hillsborough, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Jose, CA to Hillsborough, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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