How far is Santa Clara, CA from Loyola, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Clara, CA to Loyola, CA is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clara and Loyola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara and Loyola.
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Start on Lincoln Street
3074 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on North Winchester Boulevard
1488 ft · 35 sec · North Winchester Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
757 ft · 15 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Saratoga Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Saratoga Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 280 North: San Francisco
1223 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Magdalena Avenue
1001 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Magdalena Avenue
1222 ft · 34 sec · Magdalena Avenue
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Turn right onto Hillview Drive
1016 ft · 38 sec · Hillview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairway Drive
143 m · 24 sec · Fairway Drive
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Continue on Fairway Drive
128 m · 18 sec · Fairway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Clara and Loyola.
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.
Junipero Serra Freeway
Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
7.78 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Santa Clara and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Loyola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clara to Loyola?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 5.8 miles from Santa Clara and 5.9 miles from Loyola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Santa Clara and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Loyola.
Stop Ideas Near Cupertino
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 Cupertino.
Santa Clara station
Santa Clara – Great America station
San Jose Diridon station
Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clara and Loyola. Straight-line distance: 7.98 mi (12.85 km).
#1 Santa Clara
The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 131,055 |
| Coordinates | 37.3541100, -121.9552400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Loyola
Unincorporated community in California
| Population | 3,261 |
| Coordinates | 37.3513300, -122.1005200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loyola (-122.10052, 37.35133)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
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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