Origin
Woodland, CA
Evening in Woodland on Sunday
Local time
6:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodland, CA to San Jose, CA
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
111.8 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland, CA
Stephen Leonardi
San Jose, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Spanning 116.3 miles, this drive from Woodland to San Jose typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes of travel time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should plan for a single day of travel rather than splitting it into an overnight trip. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for the journey. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, you won't experience a major shift in geography, but the transit remains a significant cross-regional move. It is a straightforward trip that functions best as a focused, one-day excursion.
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
55.9 miles from Woodland, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than a typical interstate slog, as this route features zero highway driving. You will be navigating local roads, specifically Court Street, East Street, and East Main Street, which define the path for the entire 116.3-mile distance. Because there are no long highway stretches, the longest uninterrupted segment on Court Street is zero miles, requiring you to stay alert through constant turns. This is a technical, hands-on drive that demands your full attention as you move through various local road systems. The personality of the route is defined by its turn-heavy nature, making it a departure from the monotonous speed of major freeways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Donald D Doyle Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 111.8 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 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.5 miles (I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
41.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
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 40
Toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
6
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
99.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward CA 262
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward CA 262
9
99.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic Univers...
8
110 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, North First Street
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 4A
Toward Downtown, North First Street
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Woodland, CA to San Jose, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Warm Springs District along the way.
Warm Springs District
99.9 mi in
|
~1h 58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Donald D Doyle Highway | 32.4 mi | 37m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| Luther E Gibson Freeway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Vic Fazio Highway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Benicia-Martinez Bridge | 8 mi | 9m |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| North 1st Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Donald D Doyle Highway
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland, CA and San Jose, CA.
1
Start on 1st Street
96 ft
·
8 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn right onto Court Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto East Street
460 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Street
4
Turn left onto I 5 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward CA 113 South: Davis
6
Merge onto CA 113
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Vic Fazio Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 80; CA 113
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40
Toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 680
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Luther E Gibson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 680
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Benicia-Martinez Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 680
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 12
Toward CA 262
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto CA 262
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mission Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 880
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4A
Toward Downtown, North First Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
20
Turn right onto West Julian Street
494 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Julian Street
21
Turn left onto North Market Street
196 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Market Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Market Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local drive with zero planned stops, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before departing to cover the $16 estimated cost. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like East Street and East Main Street, leave yourself plenty of time to navigate the frequent turns rather than rushing. Flexibility is your best asset here, as the lack of highway miles allows you to adjust your pace according to local traffic conditions. Make sure to double-check your turn-by-turn directions before leaving Woodland, as the reliance on Court Street and other local roads means there isn't a single high-speed corridor to rely on for navigation.
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 55.9 miles from Woodland, CA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 55.9 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Jose, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodland, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woodland, CA
This is one driving day of about 111.8 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodland, 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 Donald D Doyle Highway for about 32.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.9 mi from Woodland, CA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.9 miles from Woodland, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Jose, CA
The final approach into San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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
$25.89 one way
$51.78 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $26.70 | $53.40 |
| premium | $6.24 | $27.48 | $54.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
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: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.74 | $5.37 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.78 | $4.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.65 | $7.16 |
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.
Destination
San Jose, CA
Evening in San Jose on Sunday
Local time
6:43 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
22 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 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 Woodland, CA to San Jose, CA covers 111.8 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 Donald D Doyle Highway, 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 55.9 miles from Woodland, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.89 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 111.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.5 miles (I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Woodland, CA to San Jose, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Warm Springs District along the way.
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