How far is San Jose, CA from Bethel Island, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Bethel Island, CA is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 35m.
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 San Jose and Bethel Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Bethel Island.
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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
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue
4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brentwood, Vasco Road
756 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Vasco Road North, Brentwood
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Vasco Road
16.6 mi · 23 min · South Vasco Road
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Turn right onto Walnut Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · Walnut Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oak Street
105 m · 12 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Brentwood Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Brentwood Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cypress Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · East Cypress Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Island Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bethel Island Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Island Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Bethel Island.
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.
South Vasco Road
Merge slight left onto South Vasco Road
16.6 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Jose and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Bethel Island?
The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 32.4 miles from San Jose and 32.3 miles from Bethel Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around San Jose and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Island.
Stop Ideas Near Livermore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Bethel Island. Straight-line distance: 48.7 mi (78.38 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 Bethel Island
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 38.0149200, -121.6405100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel Island (-121.64051, 38.01492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.23 | $28.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.25 | $34.51 |
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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