How far is Benicia, CA from Vallejo, CA?
The driving distance from Benicia, CA to Vallejo, CA is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benicia and Vallejo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benicia and Vallejo.
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Start on the route
38 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East G Street
45 m · 10 sec · East G Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1739 ft · 40 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Military East
748 ft · 21 sec · Military East
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
2064 ft · 48 sec · East 2nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 780 West: Vallejo
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Sonoma Boulevard
2526 ft · 1 min · Sonoma Boulevard
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Turn left onto Carolina Street
155 m · 22 sec · Carolina Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benicia and Vallejo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 780 West
Merge slight left
6.34 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Benicia and Chance Light Rain near Vallejo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benicia to Vallejo?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rodeo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Benicia and 4 miles from Vallejo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Benicia and Chance Light Rain near Vallejo.
Stop Ideas Near Rodeo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Maple Hall
BikeLink eLockers: El Cerrito City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rodeo.
Vallejo, California
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Richmond station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benicia and Vallejo. Straight-line distance: 6.54 mi (10.52 km).
#1 Benicia
City in Solano County, California, United States
| Population | 27,988 |
| Coordinates | 38.0493700, -122.1585800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vallejo
The second most populous city in Solano County, California.
| Population | 120,747 |
| Coordinates | 38.1040900, -122.2566400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vallejo (-122.25664, 38.10409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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