Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Yosemite National Park. The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Yosemite National Park is 184 miles or 296 kilometers.Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Yosemite National Park, California.ou can also calculate the cost of driving from San Jose, CA to Yosemite National Park based on current local fuel prices and an estimate of your car's best gas mileage. If you're meeting a friend, you might be interested in finding the city that is halfway between San Jose, CA and Yosemite National Park.