Best Time to Drive from Pleasanton to SJC

Right now (10:01 am PDT): about 26 minutes via I-680 South and I-880 South, usually 26 at this time.

On weekdays the 25-mile drive from Pleasanton to SJC (via I-680 South and I-880 South) usually takes as little as 25 minutes and up to 35 minutes, when leaving around 8:30 am on Wednesdays. The fastest times to leave are before 6:30 am or after 11:30 am. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 27 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 5:30 pm on Saturdays (27 minutes).

⇄ Reverse trip: SJC to Pleasanton

Drive times are measured from central Pleasanton to San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) along the route shown. Starting or ending elsewhere in a big city can add or save several minutes.

Typical drive time by departure time

Minutes from Pleasanton to SJC by day and time you leave (local time)
Leave	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	25	28	29	31	31	29	28	27	27	27	27	27	27	26	26	26	26
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Sat	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	26	26
Sun	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	27	27	27	27	27	26	26	26	26

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 Pleasanton to SJC?

On weekdays, leave before 6:30 am or after 11:30 am. The drive usually takes about 25 minutes then, versus up to 35 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasanton to SJC?

The 25-mile drive usually takes 25 to 35 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 27 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Pleasanton to SJC?

Leaving around 8:30 am on Wednesdays is usually slowest, about 35 minutes.

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