How far is San Jose, CA from Loma Rica, CA?

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Loma Rica, CA is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.4 mi
03h 27m
Flight
138.71 mi
223.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.71 mi
Kilometers
223.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.4 mi
Kilometers
274.23 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loma Rica
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Sat, Apr 18, 7:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-04-18T01:02
Arrive Loma Rica
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Vacaville
CA

The most populous city in Solano County, California.

From San Jose
85.3 mi
01h 43m
To Loma Rica
85.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Loma Rica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Loma Rica.

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    60 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Coleman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coleman Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.3 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    2053 ft · 27 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento

    2286 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5, CA 99: Redding, Los Angeles

    832 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 80 East: Redding

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Redding

    1293 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Westside Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville

    21.7 mi · 26 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · 5th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto B Street

    2869 ft · 1 min · B Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · 12th Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Levee Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Levee Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Loma Rica Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Loma Rica Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Loma Rica Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Loma Rica Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loma Rica Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Loma Rica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 680 North
37.8 mi · 22%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 22%
CA 70 North
21.7 mi · 13%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi · 7%
Loma Rica Road
9.05 mi · 5%
I 880 North
8.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
138.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vacaville
01h 43m from San Jose
Leave By
10:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Loma Rica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Loma Rica?

The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vacaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from San Jose and 85.2 miles from Loma Rica.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.67 one way or $69.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near Loma Rica.

Stop Ideas Near Vacaville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vacaville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.7 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.2 mi away

Vacaville

Vacaville
Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vacaville.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

13 mi away
177 Main Street
RAIL

Davis station

30 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

32 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Rio Vista, CA

34 mi away
28 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Loma Rica. Straight-line distance: 138.71 mi (223.24 km).

San Jose

#1 San Jose

The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.

Population1,013,616
Coordinates37.3393900, -121.8949600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Loma Rica

#2 Loma Rica

Census-designated place in Yuba County, California

Population2,368
Coordinates39.3118300, -121.4177400
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Loma Rica (-121.41774, 39.31183)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.76 L · about $34.67
Round trip
$69.34
12.02 gal · 45.52 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $34.67 $69.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $36.46 $72.91
Premium $6.24 $37.52 $75.04
Diesel $7.57 $45.48 $90.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Loma Rica. The current time is 01:02:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.