How far is Crockett, CA from Walnut Creek, CA?
The driving distance from Crockett, CA to Walnut Creek, CA is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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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.
A city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crockett and Walnut Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crockett and Walnut Creek.
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Start on Cooke Avenue
36 m · 11 sec · Cooke Avenue
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Turn left onto Pomona Street
2290 ft · 1 min · Pomona Street
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Turn left onto Crockett Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Crockett Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cummings Skyway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Cummings Skyway
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Take the ramp right toward CA 4 East: Martinez, Concord
70 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto CA 4 East
1172 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South: San Jose
3102 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Main Street, Walnut Creek
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street South
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2109 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1278 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crockett and Walnut Creek.
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 East
Merge slight left
7.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Crockett and Mostly Sunny near Walnut Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crockett to Walnut Creek?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Crockett and 9.5 miles from Walnut Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crockett and Mostly Sunny near Walnut Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.
Martinez station
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Richmond station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crockett and Walnut Creek. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.79 km).
#1 Crockett
Crockett is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0524200, -122.2130200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnut Creek
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 69,936 |
| Coordinates | 37.9063100, -122.0649600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-122.064521, 37.906436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
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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