How far is Rio Vista, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Rio Vista, CA to San Jose, CA is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Vista and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Vista and San Jose.
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Start on Hill Court
53 m · 13 sec · Hill Court
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Turn left onto Hillside Terrace
1356 ft · 1 min · Hillside Terrace
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
12.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 4 East: Stockton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Vasco Road
17.5 mi · 25 min · Vasco Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 West: Oakland
2042 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
1611 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Isabel Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue
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Continue on Vallecitos Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose
2276 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 262
866 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street
991 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Julian Street
151 m · 18 sec · West Julian Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
60 m · 7 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 Rio 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.
Vasco Road
Continue on Vasco Road
17.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Rio 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 Rio Vista to San Jose?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Rio Vista and 41.8 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.35 one way or $32.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Vista and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Livermore
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 Livermore.
Livermore, California
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Vista and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 58 mi (93.34 km).
#1 Rio Vista
This small city in Solano County, California, is situated on the Sacramento River Delta.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1638900, -121.6958300 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $5.84 | $16.35 | $32.70 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $23.19 | $46.37 |
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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