How far is Concord, CA from Pleasant Hill, CA?
The driving distance from Concord, CA to Pleasant Hill, CA is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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 06m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Pleasant Hill.
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Start on Willow Pass Road
44 m · 8 sec · Willow Pass Road
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Turn left onto East Street
129 m · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto Salvio Street
1562 ft · 46 sec · Salvio Street
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Turn right onto Concord Avenue
2001 ft · 54 sec · Concord Avenue
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Continue on Concord Avenue
610 ft · 13 sec · Concord Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 242 South
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gregory Lane, Monument Boulevard
2798 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Gregory Lane
1332 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Gregory Lane
63 m · 7 sec · Gregory Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gregory Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Pleasant Hill.
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.
CA 242 South
Merge slight left
1.53 mi · 00h 02m
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 Concord and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Pleasant Hill?
The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Pacheco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Concord and 1.7 miles from Pleasant Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 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 8:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Pacheco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink eLockers: El Cerrito City Hall
Berkeley Community Media
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Berkeley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pacheco.
Martinez station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 2.63 mi (4.23 km).
#1 Concord
The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 128,544 |
| Coordinates | 37.9779800, -122.0310700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Hill
City in Contra Costa County, California, USA
| Population | 34,781 |
| Coordinates | 37.9479800, -122.0608000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gregory Lane (-122.0608, 37.948031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
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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