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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Solano County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
12 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento
2286 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5, CA 99: Redding, Los Angeles
832 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 80 East: Redding
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Redding
1293 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
21.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1272 ft · 39 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto B Street
2869 ft · 1 min · B Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
2769 ft · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Levee Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Levee Road
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Turn left onto Loma Rica Road
5 mi · 7 min · Loma Rica Road
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Continue on Loma Rica Road
4 mi · 6 min · Loma Rica Road
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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.
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 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.
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.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Vacaville Sewer Department
Vacaville
Dixon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vacaville.
Suisun–Fairfield station
Davis station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Rio Vista, CA
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).
#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 Loma Rica
Census-designated place in Yuba County, California
| Population | 2,368 |
| Coordinates | 39.3118300, -121.4177400 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loma Rica (-121.41774, 39.31183)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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