How far is Loyola, CA from Milpitas, CA?
The driving distance from Loyola, CA to Milpitas, CA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loyola and Milpitas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loyola and Milpitas.
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Start on Fairway Drive
128 m · 19 sec · Fairway Drive
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Continue on Fairway Drive
143 m · 24 sec · Fairway Drive
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Turn left onto Hillview Drive
1016 ft · 36 sec · Hillview Drive
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Turn right onto Magdalena Avenue
2555 ft · 1 min · Magdalena Avenue
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Continue on South Springer Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Springer Road
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Turn right onto Cuesta Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Cuesta Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grant Road
2920 ft · 1 min · Grant Road
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto Serra Way
1287 ft · 34 sec · Serra Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Serra Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loyola and Milpitas.
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.
Grant Road
Continue straight
9.72 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Loyola and Chance Light Rain near Milpitas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loyola to Milpitas?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Sunnyvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Loyola and 11.1 miles from Milpitas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Loyola and Chance Light Rain near Milpitas.
Stop Ideas Near Sunnyvale
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 Sunnyvale.
Santa Clara – Great America station
Santa Clara station
San Jose Diridon station
Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loyola and Milpitas. Straight-line distance: 11.9 mi (19.15 km).
#1 Loyola
Unincorporated community in California
| Population | 3,261 |
| Coordinates | 37.3513300, -122.1005200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milpitas
A city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 75,867 |
| Coordinates | 37.4282700, -121.9066200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Serra Way (-121.906635, 37.428318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
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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