How far is Concord, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Concord, CA to Oakland, CA is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
22.14 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.74 mi
28.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.74 mi
Kilometers
28.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.14 mi
Kilometers
35.63 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 6:15 PM PDT
Return by in Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 6:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-22T17:49
Arrive Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 6:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Concord
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lafayette
CA

City in California

From Concord
11.1 mi
00h 13m
To Oakland
11.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Pass Road

    44 m · 8 sec · Willow Pass Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Street

    129 m · 25 sec · East Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Salvio Street

    1562 ft · 46 sec · Salvio Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Concord Avenue

    2001 ft · 54 sec · Concord Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Concord Avenue

    610 ft · 13 sec · Concord Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 242 South

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel

    1.4 km · 1 min · Caldecott Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on John B. Williams Freeway

    2262 ft · 30 sec · John B. Williams Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, 14th Street

    1024 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Brush Street

    1124 ft · 42 sec · Brush Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    2503 ft · 2 min · 14th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Oakland.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 24 West
9.36 mi · 42%
Grove Shafter Freeway
4.53 mi · 20%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.21 mi · 15%
CA 242 South
1.95 mi · 9%
Caldecott Tunnel
0.86 mi · 4%
Concord Avenue
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CA 24 West

Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco

9.36 mi · 00h 12m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 13m from Concord
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Concord and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Oakland?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Concord and 11.1 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $9.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Concord and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

Oakland , CA
Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
Rating 4.2/5 629 reviews Park
Alameda City Clerk's Office
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Alameda City Clerk's Office

Alameda , CA
2263 Santa Clara Ave # 380, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
Rating 4.8/5 13 reviews City government office,Notary public,Passport agent,Passport office,Passport photo processor,Wedding venue
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Martinez station

15 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Emeryville station

16 mi away
5885 Horton Street
RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

16 mi away
700 73rd Avenue
RAIL

Berkeley station

16 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 17.74 mi (28.55 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population128,544
Coordinates37.9779800, -122.0310700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Oakland

#2 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.

Population424,891
Coordinates37.8043700, -122.2708000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Pass Road (-122.031048, 37.977943)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$9.00
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.50 $9.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.73 $9.46
Premium $6.24 $4.87 $9.74
Diesel $7.57 $5.90 $11.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Oakland. The current time is 17:49:01.

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.