How far is Concord, CA from Richmond, CA?
The driving distance from Concord, CA to Richmond, CA is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
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.
City in Solano County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Richmond.
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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
1 km · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1419 ft · 39 sec · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 242 North
1119 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West: Port Chicago Highway, Richmond
676 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 4 West: Richmond, Martinez
2546 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: San Francisco, Sacramento
2408 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Oakland, San Francisco
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Pablo Avenue, Barrett Avenue
1741 ft · 51 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Barrett Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Barrett Avenue
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Turn left onto 25th Street
991 ft · 46 sec · 25th Street
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Turn right onto Macdonald Avenue
666 ft · 20 sec · Macdonald Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Macdonald Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Richmond.
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 4 West
Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Richmond?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Benicia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Concord and 12.4 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Benicia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Berkeley Community Media
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Maple Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Benicia.
Martinez station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Richmond station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 17.5 mi (28.16 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 Richmond
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 110,038 |
| Coordinates | 37.9357600, -122.3477500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: MacDonald Avenue (-122.34775, 37.935722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
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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