Drive time
San Jose to Oakland
Quick answer
The drive from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA is approximately 38 min covering about 38 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
38 mi
Drive time
38 min
Midpoint
37.57°, -122.08°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Oakland, meeting halfway saves each of you about 19 miles and 19 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
37.5713°, -122.0787°
San Jose and Oakland are about 38 miles apart — each person drives roughly 19 miles.
Sample of top spots near this midpoint
Coffee
Roastery & Co.
★ 4.8 · Open · Quick stop
Brunch
Sunday Skillet
★ 4.7 · Open · Patio seating
Bar
The Halfway House
★ 4.6 · Open · Walkable
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