How far is East Richmond Heights, CA from Walnut Creek, CA?
The driving distance from East Richmond Heights, CA to Walnut Creek, CA is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Richmond Heights and Walnut Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Richmond Heights and Walnut Creek.
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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
9.2 mi · 11 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Ygnacio Valley Road
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Ygnacio Valley Road
1315 ft · 45 sec · Ygnacio Valley Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
106 m · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
81 m · 14 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 East Richmond Heights 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.
Caldecott Tunnel
Continue on Caldecott Tunnel
9.23 mi · 00h 11m
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 East Richmond Heights and Slight Chance Light Rain near Walnut Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Richmond Heights to Walnut Creek?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from East Richmond Heights and 12.6 miles from Walnut Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around East Richmond Heights and Slight Chance Light Rain near Walnut Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Piedmont
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Richmond Heights and Walnut Creek. Straight-line distance: 13.81 mi (22.23 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 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
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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