Trip from San Jose, CA to Woodland, CA

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

112.8 mi

182 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 6m ★

6 AM

2h 16m

8 AM

2h 35m

10 AM

2h 22m

12 PM

2h 21m

3 PM

2h 23m

5 PM

2h 34m

8 PM

2h 10m

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

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San Jose, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Woodland, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

Spanning 112.8 miles from San Jose to Woodland, this trip typically takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Because the duration is quite manageable, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $15 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain in the same geographic area throughout the drive. Navigating this route involves using Coleman Avenue and the I-880 North, also known as the Nimitz Freeway. It is a practical, direct transit between these two California locations that offers simple planning for your busy schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

56.4 miles from San Jose, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a wide-open interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, your time behind the wheel will be defined by local navigation rather than long stretches of high-speed travel. You will face frequent transitions, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Coleman Avenue. This profile requires your full attention, as the route lacks the monotonous rhythm found on major highways. You should prepare for a hands-on driving experience that demands constant focus on local road conditions rather than just settling into a cruise-control pace.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 680 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.3 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 1.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 112.8 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (CA 262): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 880 North: Oakland

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 880 North: Oakland

10.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | CA 262

Take the exit onto CA 262 toward Sacramento

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12A Toward Sacramento

12.7 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 680 North: Sacramento

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 680 North: Sacramento

50.3 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway toward I 680 North: Martinez, Sacramento

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 680 North: Martinez, Sacramento

99.9 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | CA 113 / Vic Fazio Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 113 / Vic Fazio Highway toward CA 113 North: Woodland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 70 Toward CA 113 North: Woodland

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from San Jose, CA to Woodland, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.

Sacramento

10.9 mi in | ~14m | via CA 262

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 680	37.3 mi	42m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	28.9 mi	33m
Luther E Gibson Freeway	12 mi	13m
Vic Fazio Highway	11.1 mi	12m
I 880	8.5 mi	9m
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway	7.9 mi	9m
CA 262	1.6 mi	2m
Coleman Avenue	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 680 — 37.3 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and Woodland, CA.

Start on North Market Street

196 ft · 8 sec · North Market Street

Continue on Coleman Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Coleman Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 880 North: Oakland Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 880

8.5 mi · 9 min · I 880

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 880

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

Take the exit onto CA 262

1.6 mi · 2 min · CA 262

Exit 12A Toward Sacramento Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 680 North: Sacramento Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 680 North: Sacramento Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 680

37 mi · 42 min · I 680

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 680

6.0 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Toward I 680 North: Martinez, Sacramento Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 680

243 ft · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

Continue on I 680

12 mi · 13 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 71A Toward I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento

Merge onto I 80; CA 12

1.7 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

27 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 113

11 mi · 12 min · Vic Fazio Highway

Exit 70 Toward CA 113 North: Woodland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 37 Toward I 5 South: Main Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto I 5 BUS

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto East Street

460 ft · 16 sec · East Street

Turn left onto Court Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Court Street

Turn left onto 1st Street

96 ft · 4 sec · 1st Street

Arrive at destination

1st Street

Trip Plan

Given the turn-heavy nature of this 2-hour and 15-minute journey, timing your departure to avoid peak local traffic is essential for a smooth experience. Since there are 0 planned stops in the provided data, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave San Jose to cover the $15 cost comfortably. Flexibility is your greatest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference for city traffic density. Because the route relies on local roads rather than highway miles, keep a close eye on your GPS to navigate the frequent turns accurately. Prioritize a well-rested start, as the technical nature of these roads requires more active maneuvering than a standard freeway drive.

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 56.4 miles from San Jose, CA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.4 miles or 1h 7m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodland, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 112.8 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from San Jose, CA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 680 for about 37.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.4 mi from San Jose, CA · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mountain View, CA

56 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

Napa, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mountain View, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.4 miles from San Jose, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Woodland, CA

The final approach into Woodland, 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 Woodland, 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

$26.12 one way

$52.24 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$26.94	$53.88
premium	$6.24	$27.72	$55.45
diesel	$5.64	$25.06	$50.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.8	$11.84	$5.41
Efficient EV	28.2	$9.87	$4.51
EV Truck/SUV	45.1	$15.79	$7.22

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

San Jose, CA

Evening in San Jose on Sunday

Local time

5:30 PM

PDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodland, CA

Evening in Woodland on Sunday

Local time

5:30 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

22 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 15m 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 Woodland, CA covers 112.8 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 680, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Luther E Gibson Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.4 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 $26.12 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.