Origin
San Jose, CA
Night in San Jose on Thursday
Local time
11:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
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Trip from San Jose, CA to Parkwood, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
131.1 mi
211 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
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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Parkwood, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from San Jose, CA to Parkwood, CA covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pacheco Pass Highway, US 101, Southbound California State Route 99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.6 miles on Pacheco Pass Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.13 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.5 miles from San Jose, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 131.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from San Jose, CA to Parkwood, CA covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 43m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pacheco Pass Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 82.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 131.1 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 0.1 miles (North San Pedro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North San Pedro Street
Turn left onto North San Pedro 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
8
128.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward CA 145: Madera Avenue, Kerman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 153
Toward CA 145: Madera Avenue, Kerman
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacheco Pass Highway | 82.6 mi | 1h 42m |
| US 101 | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Southbound California State Route 99 | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| CA 85 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Guadalupe Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Guadalupe Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Eastbound California State Route 152 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Madera Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pacheco Pass Highway
— 82.6 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and Parkwood, 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
83 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Pacheco Pass Highway
18
Continue on CA 152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastbound California State Route 152
19
Continue on CA 152
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
EB SR 152 to SB SR 99
20
Continue on CA 99
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Southbound California State Route 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 153
Toward CA 145: Madera Avenue, Kerman
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto West Olive Avenue
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Olive Avenue
23
Turn right onto CA 145
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Madera Avenue
24
Turn left onto East Pecan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Pecan Avenue
25
Turn right onto Raymond Thomas Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Raymond Thomas Street
26
Continue on Raymond Thomas Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Raymond Thomas Road
27
Continue on East Hazel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Hazel Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
East Hazel Avenue
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.5 miles from San Jose, CA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.6 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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.5 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkwood, 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 131.1 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 Pacheco Pass Highway for about 82.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.5 mi from San Jose, CA · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.5 miles from San Jose, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pacheco Pass Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.6 miles.
Arriving in Parkwood, CA
The final approach into Parkwood, 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 Parkwood, 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
$30.13 one way
$60.26 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $31.05 | $62.10 |
| premium | $6.18 | $31.88 | $63.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.95 | $57.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.77 | $6.29 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.47 | $5.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.35 | $8.39 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Parkwood, CA
Night in Parkwood on Thursday
Local time
11:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°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
27 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 43m 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 Parkwood, CA covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pacheco Pass Highway, US 101, Southbound California State Route 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.5 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 $30.13 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 131.1 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 0.1 miles (North San Pedro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Jose, CA to Parkwood, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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