How far is East Richmond Heights, CA from San Ramon, CA?
The driving distance from East Richmond Heights, CA to San Ramon, CA is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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City in California, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Richmond Heights and San Ramon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Richmond Heights and San Ramon.
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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
7.9 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 East: Berkeley, Walnut Creek
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 East: Walnut Creek
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grove Shafter Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
874 ft · 13 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Continue on Caldecott Tunnel
8.8 mi · 10 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South: Mount Diablo Boulevard, San Jose
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South: San Jose, Dublin, South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
1269 ft · 17 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Crow Canyon Road
1500 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Crow Canyon Road
152 m · 15 sec · Crow Canyon Road
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Turn right onto San Ramon Valley Boulevard
1950 ft · 1 min · San Ramon Valley Boulevard
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Continue on San Ramon Valley Boulevard
111 m · 9 sec · San Ramon Valley Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Ramon Valley Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Richmond Heights and San Ramon.
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.
Caldecott Tunnel
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8.76 mi · 00h 10m
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 East Richmond Heights and Mostly Sunny near San Ramon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Richmond Heights to San Ramon?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Orinda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from East Richmond Heights and 17.3 miles from San Ramon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Richmond Heights and Mostly Sunny near San Ramon.
Stop Ideas Near Orinda
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 Orinda.
Emeryville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Richmond Heights and San Ramon. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.7 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 San Ramon
A city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 82,865 |
| Coordinates | 37.7799300, -121.9780200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Ramon Valley Boulevard (-121.977971, 37.779945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
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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