How far is Buena Vista, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Buena Vista, CA to San Jose, CA is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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 07m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buena Vista and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista and San Jose.
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Start on Douglas Street
834 ft · 46 sec · Douglas Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Meridian Avenue
1566 ft · 42 sec · Meridian Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue
646 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Race Street
2065 ft · 1 min · Race Street
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Turn slight left onto The Alameda
73 m · 11 sec · The Alameda
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Turn right onto West Julian Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Julian Street
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Continue on West Saint James Street
867 ft · 28 sec · West Saint James Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
127 m · 9 sec · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buena Vista and San Jose.
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.
West Julian Street
Turn right onto West Julian Street
0.97 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Buena Vista and Sunny near San Jose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buena Vista to San Jose?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.1 miles from Buena Vista and 2.6 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 8:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.81 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buena Vista and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.
Santa Clara station
Santa Clara – Great America station
San Jose Diridon station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buena Vista and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 1.72 mi (2.77 km).
#1 Buena Vista
Located in the Santa Clara Valley at an elevation of 121 feet, this unincorporated community is surrounded by the city of San Jose.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3213300, -121.9166200 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,013,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.3393900, -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $6.26 | $0.81 | $1.63 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $0.84 | $1.69 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
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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