California
Road trips from San Jose
Regular unleaded around San Jose runs close to $4.85 per gallon on our California baseline ($5.15 for diesel). Pick a destination below for a full fuel, stop, and toll breakdown.
Drives from San Jose
| Destination | Distance | Fuel at 25 MPG |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose to Fremont | ~20 mi | $3.88 |
| San Jose to Santa Cruz | ~34 mi | $6.60 |
| San Jose to Oakland | ~50 mi | $9.70 |
| San Jose to San Francisco | ~55 mi | $10.67 |
| San Jose to Berkeley | ~55 mi | $10.67 |
| San Jose to Monterey | ~63 mi | $12.22 |
| San Jose to Modesto | ~66 mi | $12.80 |
| San Jose to Stockton | ~67 mi | $13.00 |
| San Jose to Napa | ~87 mi | $16.88 |
| San Jose to Sacramento | ~110 mi | $21.34 |
| San Jose to Fresno | ~152 mi | $29.49 |
| San Jose to South Lake Tahoe | ~183 mi | $35.50 |
| San Jose to San Luis Obispo | ~188 mi | $36.47 |
| San Jose to Reno | ~224 mi | $40.10 |
| San Jose to Bakersfield | ~249 mi | $48.31 |
| San Jose to Santa Barbara | ~281 mi | $54.51 |
| San Jose to Oxnard | ~315 mi | $61.11 |
| San Jose to Glendale | ~357 mi | $69.26 |
Distances are straight-line miles adjusted by a typical highway factor; the trip pages use routed waypoints for a closer figure.
Fuel figures on this page are modelled estimates built from published EPA combined MPG ratings and curated regional pump-price baselines. They are not live station quotes — always confirm the price at the pump before you travel.