How far is San Jose, CA from Buena Vista, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Buena Vista, CA is about 2.5 miles (4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Buena Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Buena Vista.
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Start on North Market Street
3028 ft · 1 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
827 ft · 18 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto South Almaden Boulevard
157 m · 17 sec · South Almaden Boulevard
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Turn right onto West San Carlos Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West San Carlos Street
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Turn left onto Meridian Avenue
709 ft · 21 sec · Meridian Avenue
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Turn right onto Douglas Street
834 ft · 39 sec · Douglas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Douglas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Buena Vista.
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.
West San Carlos Street
Turn right onto West San Carlos Street
1.35 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Buena Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Buena Vista?
The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?
Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from San Jose and 1.2 miles from Buena Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.56 one way or $1.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near Buena Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara
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 Santa Clara.
Santa Clara station
Santa Clara – Great America station
San Jose Diridon station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Buena Vista. Straight-line distance: 1.72 mi (2.77 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 Buena Vista
Located in the Santa Clara Valley at an elevation of 121 feet, this unincorporated community is surrounded by the city of San Jose.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3213300, -121.9166200 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buena Vista (-121.91662, 37.32133)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $0.56 | $1.13 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $0.76 | $1.51 |
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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