Gilroy to Patterson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

40.2 miles 64.7 km · straight line
52.3 miles estimated 84.1 km · driving distance
1h 3min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
37° NE bearing direction

How far is Gilroy from Patterson?

The distance from Gilroy to Patterson is 40.2 miles (64.7 km) as the crow flies. Patterson is located NE of Gilroy. By car, the driving distance is approximately 52.3 miles, taking about 1h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gilroy and Patterson. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Gilroy to Patterson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 3min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 16min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Gilroy & Patterson

Quick Facts

Gilroy
37.01°N, 121.57°W
America/Los_Angeles
61m elevation
Patterson
37.47°N, 121.13°W
America/Los_Angeles
31m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 619.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients