How far is it from Newark, CA, to Santa Clara, CA, ?

The distance between Newark, CA, and Santa Clara, CA, is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Newark, CA, to Santa Clara, CA, ?

The drive from Newark, CA, to Santa Clara, CA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Newark, CA, to Santa Clara, CA, ?

The fastest route from Newark, CA, to Santa Clara, CA, covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Santa Clara, CA from Newark, CA?

Santa Clara, CA lies roughly to the south of Newark, CA.

Are there charging stations between Newark, CA and Santa Clara, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Newark, CA to Santa Clara, CA, including ABB San Jose (350 kW); Almaden Plaza (350 kW); Almaden Plaza Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 752.

Newark, CA Santa Clara, CA

Distance: 18 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Newark, CA to Santa Clara, CA takes about 30 min via I 880. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 18 mi

1 Depart left 66 yd
2 Turn left 166 yd
3 At end of road, turn right onto Central Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Cherry Street 2 mi
5 Turn left onto Mowry Avenue 1 mi
6 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Nimitz Freeway 11 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Keep slightly right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Montague Expressway 1 mi
11 Turn left onto East Trimble Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto West Trimble Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Trimble Road 51 yd

14 Continue straight onto De La Cruz Boulevard 1 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 88 yd
16 Merge slightly left onto Central Expressway 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Scott Boulevard 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Walsh Avenue 1 mi
19 Turn left onto San Tomas Expressway 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Monroe Street 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Roosevelt Drive 89 yd
22 Arrive left onto Roosevelt Drive

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The return trip from Santa Clara, CA to Newark, CA covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

652 chargers

ABB San JoseCCS, CHAdeMO · 3055 Orchard Dr, San Jose, CA, 95134350 kW
Almaden PlazaCCS · 4950 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA, 95118350 kW
Almaden Plaza Shopping CenterCCS, Tesla · 5353 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA, 95118350 kW
Almaden Ranch Marketplace (San Jose, CA)CCS · 5185 Cherry Ave, San Jose, CA, 95118350 kW
Arcadia Coleman Landing (San Jose, CA)CCS · 760 Newhall Dr, San Jose, CA, 95110350 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Santa Clara, CA → San Pablo, CA54 mi · 1 h 10 min Santa Clara, CA → Martinez, CA57 mi · 1 h 15 min Santa Clara, CA → Sunnyvale, CA5 mi · 10 min Santa Clara, CA → Monte Sereno, CA11 mi · 25 min Santa Clara, CA → East Palo Alto, CA14 mi · 20 min Santa Clara, CA → Fremont, CA16 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Newark, CA, {fromState} to Santa Clara, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Newark, CA, {fromState} and Santa Clara, CA, {toState} is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Newark, CA, {fromState} to Santa Clara, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Newark, CA, {fromState} to Santa Clara, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Newark, CA, {fromState} to Santa Clara, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Newark, CA, {fromState} to Santa Clara, CA, {toState} covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Santa Clara, CA from Newark, CA?: Santa Clara, CA lies roughly to the south of Newark, CA.
Are there charging stations between Newark, CA and Santa Clara, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Newark, CA to Santa Clara, CA, including ABB San Jose (350 kW); Almaden Plaza (350 kW); Almaden Plaza Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 752.

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