How far is San Jose, CA from Bay Point, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Bay Point, CA is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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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 11m.
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.
The most populous city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Bay Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Bay Point.
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Start on North Market Street
60 m · 9 sec · North Market Street
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Continue on Coleman Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coleman Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1675 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento
1618 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
37.3 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Point, San Marco Boulevard
1926 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto San Marco Boulevard
116 m · 8 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Continue on Willow Pass Road
2089 ft · 52 sec · Willow Pass Road
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Turn left onto Port Chicago Highway
1053 ft · 38 sec · Port Chicago Highway
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
100 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Bay Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 680 North
Merge slight left
37.3 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Bay Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Bay Point?
The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from San Jose and 29.3 miles from Bay Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Bay Point.
Stop Ideas Near Dublin
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 Dublin.
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA
Hayward station
Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Bay Point. Straight-line distance: 47.8 mi (76.92 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bay Point
Census designated place in California
| Population | 21,534 |
| Coordinates | 38.0290900, -121.9616300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay Point (-121.96163, 38.02909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.92 | $25.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.66 | $31.33 |
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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