How far is Loyola, CA from Sunnyvale, CA?
The driving distance from Loyola, CA to Sunnyvale, CA is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Community in Contra Costa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loyola and Sunnyvale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loyola and Sunnyvale.
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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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Turn right onto East El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · East El Camino Real
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West El Camino Real
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loyola and Sunnyvale.
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.
East El Camino Real
Turn right onto East El Camino Real
2.17 mi · 00h 05m
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 then Mostly Sunny leaving Loyola and Chance Light Rain near Sunnyvale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loyola to Sunnyvale?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Loyola and 3 miles from Sunnyvale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 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 8:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Loyola and Chance Light Rain near Sunnyvale.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain View
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 Mountain View.
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 Sunnyvale. Straight-line distance: 3.73 mi (6 km).
#1 Loyola
Unincorporated community in California
| Population | 3,261 |
| Coordinates | 37.3513300, -122.1005200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunnyvale
The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 151,746 |
| Coordinates | 37.3688300, -122.0363500 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: West El Camino Real (-122.036334, 37.368882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.15 | $2.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
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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