How far is East Richmond Heights, CA from Richmond, CA?
The driving distance from East Richmond Heights, CA to Richmond, CA is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2 miles (3.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Contra Costa County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Richmond Heights and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Richmond Heights and Richmond.
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Start on Highland Avenue
625 ft · 28 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Plymouth Avenue
15 m · 4 sec · Plymouth Avenue
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Turn right onto Zinn Street
84 m · 12 sec · Zinn Street
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Turn right onto Arlington Boulevard
2127 ft · 46 sec · Arlington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Solano Avenue
2015 ft · 1 min · Solano Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Oakland
659 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
637 ft · 8 sec · 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 East Richmond Heights 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.
Barrett Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Barrett Avenue
0.98 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Richmond Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Richmond Heights to Richmond?
The road trip is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
El Cerrito is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from East Richmond Heights and 1.4 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2 miles (3.2 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 8:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.58 one way or $1.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Richmond Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near El Cerrito
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 El Cerrito.
Richmond station
Berkeley station
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Oakland – Jack London Square station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Richmond Heights and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 1.96 mi (3.16 km).
#1 East Richmond Heights
Place in California, United States of America
| Population | 3,280 |
| Coordinates | 37.9449200, -122.3135800 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $0.58 | $1.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $0.62 | $1.25 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $0.76 | $1.51 |
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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