Origin
San Jose, CA
Evening in San Jose on Thursday
Local time
7:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Jose, CA to Belvedere Tiburon, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Belvedere Tiburon, CA
Michael Darnall
Trip Overview
This 64.1-mile drive from San Jose, CA to Belvedere Tiburon, CA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 28 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Pacific Coast region. The primary roads you'll navigate are US 101, the Bayshore Freeway, and the Redwood Highway, making it a predominantly highway experience. Given its relatively short duration and focused road profile, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that's 75% highway, characterized by swift progress along major thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.8 miles on US 101. While the initial portions might feel like a standard freeway commute, the Redwood Highway designation hints at potential for more scenic surroundings as you approach your destination. This route offers a consistent driving rhythm, minimizing the need for complex navigation and maximizing your time on the road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 35.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 101 and Bayshore Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (US 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward CA 87 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 87 North
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 101 North: San Francisco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 9B
Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 101
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
47.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Fell Street
At end of road, turn left onto Fell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blithedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 447
Toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blitheda...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 101 | 35.8 mi | 42m |
| Bayshore Freeway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Redwood Highway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Tiburon Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Guadalupe Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Presidio Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Golden Gate Bridge | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Webster Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 101
— 35.8 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and Belvedere Tiburon, 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
·
17 sec
·
West Saint James Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward CA 87 North
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto CA 87
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Guadalupe Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 9B
Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
9
Merge onto US 101
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Bayshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101
36 mi
·
42 min
·
US 101
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on Octavia Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Octavia Boulevard
Exit 434B
Toward Octavia Boulevard, Fell Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
At end of road, turn left onto Fell Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Fell Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Webster Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Webster Street
14
Turn left onto California Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
California Street
15
Turn right onto Divisadero Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Divisadero Street
16
Turn left onto US 101
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lombard Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 101
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Richardson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 101
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Presidio Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 101
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden Gate Bridge
20
Continue on US 101; CA 1
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 447
Toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blithedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto CA 131
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Tiburon Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Juanita Lane
152 ft
·
11 sec
·
Juanita Lane
24
Arrive at destination
Juanita Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from San Jose, CA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from San Jose, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belvedere Tiburon, CA
The final approach into Belvedere Tiburon, 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
$14.73 one way
$29.47 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.18 | $30.36 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.00
Golden Gate Bridge
$9.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$9
Total
$24
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
Evening in Belvedere Tiburon on Thursday
Local time
7:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
26 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 28m 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 Belvedere Tiburon, CA covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 101, Bayshore Freeway, Redwood Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 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 $14.73 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 64.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (US 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Jose, CA to Belvedere Tiburon, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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