Origin
San Jose, CA
Afternoon in San Jose on Thursday
Local time
2:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Jose, CA to Scotts Valley, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Scotts Valley, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Jose, CA to Scotts Valley, CA covers 26.2 miles and takes about 37m 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 $6.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 26.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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.
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 Scotts Valley, CA is easy. At 37m 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 Scotts Valley, 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 | — | — |
| West Julian Street | — | — |
| CA 87 South | — | — |
| Guadalupe Freeway | — | — |
| I 280 South | — | — |
| I 280 North | — | — |
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 Scotts Valley, 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
·
16 sec
·
West Saint James Street
5
Continue on West Julian Street
358 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Julian Street
6
Take the ramp slight right toward CA 87 South
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
CA 87 South
7
Merge slight left onto Guadalupe Freeway
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Guadalupe Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South, I 280 North: San Francisco
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 280 South, I 280 North: San Francisco
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 280 North: San Francisco
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 280 North: San Francisco
10
Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sinclair Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward CA 17 South, I 880 North: Santa Cruz, Oakland
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
CA 17 South, I 880 North: Santa Cruz, Oakland
12
Keep slight left to continue on CA 17 South: Santa Cruz
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 17 South: Santa Cruz
13
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
28 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Granite Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Granite Creek Road
15
Turn left onto Scotts Valley Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotts Valley Drive
16
Continue on Scotts Valley Drive
43 ft
·
9 sec
·
Scotts Valley Drive
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Scotts Valley, CA
Afternoon in Scotts Valley on Thursday
Local time
2:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°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
18 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
37m 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 Scotts Valley, CA covers 26.2 miles and takes about 37m 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 13.1 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 $6.02 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 Scotts Valley, CA is easy. At 37m 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 Scotts Valley, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Jose, CA to Scotts Valley, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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