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Trip from San Jose, CA to Oak Hills, CA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

7h 22m

Distance

382.7 mi

616 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$88

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 12m ★
6 AM
7h 23m
8 AM
7h 44m
10 AM
7h 30m
12 PM
7h 28m
3 PM
7h 31m
5 PM
7h 43m
8 PM
7h 17m

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

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city and county seat of Santa Clara County, California, United States

San Jose, CA

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Downtown Oak Hills, CA, CA

Oak Hills, CA

David McElwee

Trip Overview

The drive from San Jose, CA to Oak Hills, CA covers 382.7 miles and takes about 7h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westside Freeway, Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, Pacheco Pass Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 149.3 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $87.96 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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

191.3 miles from San Jose, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 22m. Total distance: 382.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from San Jose, CA to Oak Hills, CA covers 382.7 miles and takes about 7h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 149.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 382.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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
7
223.1 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in | CA 58

Take the exit onto CA 58 toward Stockdale Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 253 Toward Stockdale Highway
8
337.1 mi into trip | ~6h 23m in

Take the exit toward US 395: Bishop, San Bernardino

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 206 Toward US 395: Bishop, San Bernardino

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 Oak Hills, CA, road signs point toward Stockdale Highway and San Bernardino.

Stockdale Highway

223.1 mi in | ~4h 11m | via CA 58

San Bernardino

337.1 mi in | ~6h 23m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westside Freeway 149.3 mi 2h 40m
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway 54.8 mi 1h 3m
Pacheco Pass Highway 40.6 mi 50m
Blue Star Memorial Highway 40.2 mi 49m
Mojave-Barstow Highway 26.9 mi 29m
US 101 20.3 mi 23m
Stockdale Highway 9.2 mi 12m
Barstow–Bakersfield Highway 8.1 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 149.3 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and Oak Hills, 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

20 mi · 23 min · US 101
15

Take the exit onto CA 152

0.3 mi · 39 sec · CA 152
Toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
16

Turn left onto CA 152

353 ft · 12 sec · East 10th Street
17

Continue on CA 152

41 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
18

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 5: Los Angeles
19

Merge onto I 5

149 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit onto CA 58

0.2 mi · 36 sec · CA 58
Exit 253 Toward Stockdale Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn left onto CA 58

4.8 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
22

Enter roundabout onto CA 58

126 ft · 1 sec · Stockdale Highway
23

Continue on CA 58

4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
Use the straight lane.
24

Continue on Westside Parkway

6.7 mi · 7 min · Westside Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on CA 58

2.8 mi · 3 min · Centennial Corridor
26

Continue on CA 58

55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on CA 58

8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on CA 58

27 mi · 29 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
29

Continue on CA 58

5.2 mi · 6 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
30

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 206 Toward US 395: Bishop, San Bernardino Use the right lane.
31

Turn left onto US 395

40 mi · 49 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
32

Turn left onto Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33

Turn right onto Escondido Avenue

3.0 mi · 4 min · Escondido Avenue
34

Turn right onto Ranchero Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Ranchero Road
Use the right lane.
35

Arrive at destination

Ranchero 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 191.3 miles from San Jose, CA, or about 3h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.3 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 84 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 191.3 miles or 3h 37m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Hills, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from San Jose, CA

This is one driving day of about 382.7 miles and 7h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from San Jose, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 149.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 191.3 mi from San Jose, CA · 3h 37m into the drive

city and county seat of Kern County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bakersfield, CA

191 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

Turlock, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fresno, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191.3 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 Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 149.3 miles.

Arriving in Oak Hills, CA

The final approach into Oak Hills, 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 Oak Hills, 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.

César E. Chávez National Monument

César E. Chávez National Monument

National Monument

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 277.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$87.96 one way

$175.92 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $90.64 $181.29
premium $6.18 $93.07 $186.14
diesel $5.61 $84.50 $168.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$88

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$113–$138

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 133.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 114.8 1 $40.18 $18.37
Efficient EV 95.7 1 $33.49 $15.31
EV Truck/SUV 153.1 1 $53.58 $24.49

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

San Jose, CA

Evening in San Jose on Thursday

Local time

5:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oak Hills, CA

Evening in Oak Hills on Thursday

Local time

5:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°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

5 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

7h 22m 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 Oak Hills, CA covers 382.7 miles and takes about 7h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, Pacheco Pass Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 191.3 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 $87.96 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 382.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between San Jose, CA and Oak Hills, CA, road signs point toward Stockdale Highway and San Bernardino.
Yes. Nearby national parks include César E. Chávez National Monument.

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