Origin
San Jose, CA
Late night in San Jose on Saturday
Local time
5:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from San Jose, CA to Ione, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
110.1 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
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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Ione, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Jose, CA to Ione, CA covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coleman Avenue, I 880 North, Nimitz Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.31 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.
Midpoint
55 miles from San Jose, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in San Jose, CA
Full guide →Often called "the capital of Silicon Valley", San Jose is the largest city in the Bay Area, 3rd largest in California, and the 12th largest city in the United States, with a population of over 997,000 residents as of 2024. It was named the 6th safest big city in the U.S. in 2015. This clean, sprawling metropolis has sports, beautiful vistas, and ethnic enclaves and bleeds into the greater Bay Area for travelers who want to take their time in Northern California.
Arriving in Ione, CA
Full guide →Founded 1849
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 110.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m 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 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 110.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 Ione, CA is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Ione, 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 Ione, 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
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Freeway
21
Take the exit slight left toward CA 99 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 99 North
22
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward CA 88: Waterloo Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
CA 88: Waterloo Road
24
Keep slight right
151 ft
·
4 sec
25
Turn straight onto Waterloo Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Waterloo Road
26
Continue straight
8.6 mi
·
13 min
27
Turn left
2.9 mi
·
3 min
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
29
Exit the roundabout
8.8 mi
·
12 min
30
Turn left onto South Church Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Church Street
31
Turn right onto East Main Street
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
32
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 55 miles from San Jose, CA, or about 1h 11m 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 1h 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 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ione, 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.
+
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 110.1 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 55 mi from San Jose, CA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55 miles from San Jose, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ione, CA
The final approach into Ione, 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 Ione, 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
$25.31 one way
$50.61 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $26.08 | $52.15 |
| premium | $6.18 | $26.78 | $53.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.31 | $48.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.05 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Ione, CA
Late night in Ione on Saturday
Local time
5:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
23 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
2h 23m 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 Ione, CA covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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 55 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 $25.31 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 Ione, CA is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Ione, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Jose, CA to Ione, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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