Origin
San Jose, CA
Evening in San Jose on Wednesday
Local time
8:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Jose, CA to Hollister, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
47.5 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Hollister, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from San Jose to Hollister, expect a straightforward 47.5-mile journey that typically takes about an hour. Because this trip is short and efficient, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will navigate primarily through local streets like Devine Street, North San Pedro Street, and West Saint James Street to make your way across the Pacific Coast region. With a fuel budget of just $6, this is an incredibly economical drive for your weekend plans. Since both cities are located within the same region, you won't experience a drastic shift in climate or landscape, making it a reliable and predictable commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.8 miles from San Jose, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating through city streets, meaning you should stay alert for frequent turns and intersections. Because there are no long stretches of open road, your longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Devine Street. The experience is entirely local, so prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace behind the wheel. This path requires your full attention compared to the mindless drone of an interstate, keeping you engaged from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 101 and Bolsa Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North San Pedro Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North San Pedro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Saint James Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North San Pedro Street
Turn left onto North San Pedro Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Saint James Street
Turn right onto West Saint James Street
Navigation decision point
6
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
7
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
8
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 101 | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| Bolsa Road | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| CA 85 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Guadalupe Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Hollister Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Guadalupe Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| San Felipe Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 101
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and Hollister, CA.
1
Start on North Market Street
110 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Market Street
2
Turn right onto Devine Street
275 ft
·
17 sec
·
Devine Street
3
Turn left onto North San Pedro Street
306 ft
·
17 sec
·
North San Pedro Street
4
Turn right onto West Saint James Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Saint James Street
5
Continue on West Julian Street
356 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Julian Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward CA 87 South
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto CA 87
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Guadalupe Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on CA 87
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Guadalupe Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 1C
Toward Santa Teresa Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CA 87
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Santa Teresa Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward CA 85 South
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto CA 85
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
CA 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on CA 85
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
CA 85
Exit 1A
Toward US 101 South
14
Continue on US 101
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 101
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 353
Toward CA 25 East
16
Turn left onto CA 25
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
17
Continue on CA 25
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Hollister Road
18
Continue on CA 25
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bolsa Road
19
Turn straight
371 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn slight right onto CA 25
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bolsa Road
21
Turn right onto CA 156 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
San Felipe Road
22
Continue on CA 156 Business
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
San Benito Street
23
Turn left onto 4th Street
161 ft
·
6 sec
·
4th Street
24
Turn right
28 ft
·
2 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick one-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the drive in a single day without needing to plan for intermediate rest stops or long-distance travel fatigue. Given that this is a 47.5-mile trip on surface streets, keep in mind that local traffic patterns will have a larger impact on your arrival time than on a typical highway route. Before heading out, ensure your vehicle is ready for a stop-and-go environment. A great way to prepare is to map out your turns on Devine Street and North San Pedro Street in advance, as the turn-heavy nature of the route makes navigation the most important part of your planning.
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 23.8 miles from San Jose, CA, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 10 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.8 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollister, 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 47.5 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from San Jose, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 101 for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from San Jose, CA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from San Jose, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hollister, CA
The final approach into Hollister, 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
$10.92 one way
$21.84 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Hollister, CA
Evening in Hollister on Wednesday
Local time
8:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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 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 Hollister, CA covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 101, Bolsa Road, CA 85. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 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 $10.92 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North San Pedro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Saint James Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Jose, CA to Hollister, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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