How far is Vallejo, CA from Benicia, CA?
The driving distance from Vallejo, CA to Benicia, CA is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vallejo and Benicia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vallejo and Benicia.
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Start on Carolina Street
155 m · 25 sec · Carolina Street
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Turn right onto Sonoma Boulevard
2526 ft · 1 min · Sonoma Boulevard
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Turn left onto Curtola Parkway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Curtola Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Military West
1099 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Military West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Military West
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Turn slight right
35 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1669 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto East G Street
45 m · 8 sec · East G Street
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vallejo and Benicia.
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.
Curtola Parkway
Turn left onto Curtola Parkway
4.43 mi · 00h 06m
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 Vallejo and Chance Light Rain near Benicia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vallejo to Benicia?
The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Rodeo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Vallejo and 3.7 miles from Benicia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vallejo and Chance Light Rain near Benicia.
Stop Ideas Near Rodeo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Maple Hall
BikeLink eLockers: El Cerrito City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rodeo.
Vallejo, California
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Richmond station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vallejo and Benicia. Straight-line distance: 6.54 mi (10.52 km).
#1 Vallejo
The second most populous city in Solano County, California.
| Population | 120,747 |
| Coordinates | 38.1040900, -122.2566400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benicia
City in Solano County, California, United States
| Population | 27,988 |
| Coordinates | 38.0493700, -122.1585800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.158363, 38.049273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
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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