How far is San Jose, CA from Discovery Bay, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Discovery Bay, CA is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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 Discovery Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Discovery Bay.
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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
14.3 mi · 20 min · South Vasco Road
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Turn right onto Camino Diablo
1.6 mi · 4 min · Camino Diablo
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Turn left onto Byron Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Byron Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
99 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Discovery Bay Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Discovery Bay Boulevard
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Turn right
17 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Discovery Bay.
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
14.3 mi · 00h 20m
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 Discovery Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Discovery Bay?
The road trip is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 28.6 miles from San Jose and 28.6 miles from Discovery Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around San Jose and Showers And Thunderstorms near Discovery Bay.
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 Discovery Bay. Straight-line distance: 42.5 mi (68.4 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 Discovery Bay
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
| Population | 13,352 |
| Coordinates | 37.9085400, -121.6002300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Discovery Bay (-121.60023, 37.90854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $11.65 | $23.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.29 | $30.57 |
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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