How far is San Jose, CA from Loyola, CA?

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Loyola, CA is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.79 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.32 mi
18.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.32 mi
Kilometers
18.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.79 mi
Kilometers
23.81 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loyola
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 AM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-04-18T23:40
Arrive Loyola
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Cupertino
CA

The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.

From San Jose
7.4 mi
00h 10m
To Loyola
7.4 mi
00h 10m

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
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Loyola.

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    33 m · 6 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Devine Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Devine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North San Pedro Street

    93 m · 18 sec · North San Pedro Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint James Street

    602 ft · 16 sec · West Saint James Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Julian Street

    109 m · 7 sec · West Julian Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 87 South

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Guadalupe Freeway

    2588 ft · 34 sec · Guadalupe Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South, I 280 North: San Francisco

    987 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 280 North: San Francisco

    2182 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sinclair Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Magdalena Avenue

    1001 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Magdalena Avenue

    1222 ft · 34 sec · Magdalena Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hillview Drive

    1016 ft · 38 sec · Hillview Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairway Drive

    143 m · 24 sec · Fairway Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairway Drive

    128 m · 18 sec · Fairway Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sinclair Freeway
12.4 mi · 84%
Guadalupe Freeway
0.49 mi · 3%
Magdalena Avenue
0.42 mi · 3%
I 280 North
0.41 mi · 3%
CA 87 South
0.23 mi · 2%
Hillview Drive
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sinclair Freeway

Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cupertino
00h 10m from San Jose
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Loyola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Loyola?

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Cupertino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from San Jose and 7.4 miles from Loyola.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Loyola.

Stop Ideas Near Cupertino

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cupertino, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Santa Clara station

9 mi away
1001 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Santa Clara – Great America station

10 mi away
5099 Stars & Stripes Dr.
RAIL

San Jose Diridon station

12 mi away
65 Cahill Street
RAIL

Fremont station

26 mi away
37260 Fremont Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Loyola. Straight-line distance: 11.32 mi (18.22 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
Loyola

#2 Loyola

Unincorporated community in California

Population3,261
Coordinates37.3513300, -122.1005200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Loyola (-122.10052, 37.35133)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.15 $6.31
Premium $6.24 $3.25 $6.49
Diesel $7.57 $3.93 $7.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Loyola. The current time is 23:40:37.

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.