How far is San Jose, CA from Green Valley, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Green Valley, CA is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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 31m.
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 Contra Costa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Green Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Green Valley.
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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 left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
2053 ft · 27 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cordelia, Green Valley Road
596 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Central Way
895 ft · 26 sec · Central Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cordelia Road
747 ft · 22 sec · Cordelia Road
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Turn right onto Lopes Road
1439 ft · 32 sec · Lopes Road
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Continue on Green Valley Road
3 mi · 6 min · Green Valley Road
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Turn left onto Rockville Road
89 m · 8 sec · Rockville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Green Valley.
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.
Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Green Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Green Valley?
The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
San Ramon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from San Jose and 37 miles from Green Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near Green Valley.
Stop Ideas Near San Ramon
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 San Ramon.
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Hayward station
Oakland Coliseum station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 64.78 mi (104.26 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 Green Valley
Situated in Solano County at an elevation of 115 feet, this census-designated place occupies a valley formed by Green Valley Creek between the Vaca Mountains and the Mount George range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2529700, -122.1621900 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Valley (-122.16219, 38.25297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $6.26 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $17.03 | $34.05 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $17.53 | $35.05 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
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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