Best Time to Drive from Palo Alto to Santa Clara

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 15 minutes via US-101 South, usually 15 at this time.

On weekdays the 14-mile drive from Palo Alto to Santa Clara (via US-101 South) usually takes as little as 15 minutes and up to 32 minutes, when leaving around 5 pm on Wednesdays. The fastest times to leave are before 8:30 am or after 8 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 16 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 4 pm on Saturdays (16 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Palo Alto to Santa Clara?

On weekdays, leave before 8:30 am or after 8 pm. The drive usually takes about 15 minutes then, versus up to 32 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Palo Alto to Santa Clara?

The 14-mile drive usually takes 15 to 32 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 16 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Palo Alto to Santa Clara?

Leaving around 5 pm on Wednesdays is usually slowest, about 32 minutes.

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