Morgan Hill is a community in southern Santa Clara County, just 10 miles south of San Jose and about an hour from San Francisco. It sits at the gateway between Silicon Valley and California’s Central Coast.

Morgan Hill is about 20 minutes from San Jose, 1 hour from San Francisco, and 1 hour from Monterey. Its central location makes it easy to explore the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and the California coast.

Highway 101 runs directly through Morgan Hill, providing a straight north–south connection to San Jose, San Francisco, and Gilroy. Highway 85 and Highway 280 connect nearby for access to the Peninsula and San Francisco.

Yes. Morgan Hill is served by Caltrain with a downtown station offering weekday commuter service. Local bus routes also connect Morgan Hill to San Jose and Gilroy.

Morgan Hill is approximately 25 minutes south of San Jose International Airport via Highway 101. Oakland and San Francisco airports are within 1–1.5 hours by car. Car rental or rideshare recommended, if not using your personal vehicle.

Yes. EV charging stations can be found at shopping centers, public facilities, and some hotels throughout Morgan Hill.

Visitor information, maps, and brochures are available on VisitMorganHill.org and at key hotels, RV parks, and select downtown locations.

Yes. Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft operate in Morgan Hill. Taxi service and private shuttles are also available for group travel and winery tours.

Morgan Hill is just 15 minutes from Gilroy Gardens, 20 minutes from Silicon Valley, and about 45 minutes to one hour from Santa Cruz County beaches.

Yes. Morgan Hill’s central location makes it an ideal overnight stop for exploring the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and Monterey Bay. Visitors can enjoy local experiences and competitive hotel rates while staying within easy driving distance to major regional attractions.

On weekdays, morning traffic heading north on Highway 101 toward San Jose is heaviest between 6:30–9:00 AM. Evening southbound traffic back to Morgan Hill is busiest from 4:00–6:30 PM. Many commuters adjust their schedules slightly earlier or later to avoid peak congestion.

Yes, Highway 101 is the main corridor through Morgan Hill and can be congested during rush hours. Outside of peak commute times, traffic generally flows smoothly.

Weekend traffic through Morgan Hill is usually lighter than weekday commute hours, though regional and local special events (festivals, sports tournaments, peak weekends) can increase highway traffic or traffic around downtown and facilities.

Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, is about 25 miles north of Morgan Hill. The drive typically takes 25–35 minutes via Highway 101, depending on traffic. On event days, plan extra time as freeway and local traffic can be significantly heavier around the stadium.