How far is Pittsburg, CA from Concord, CA?

The driving distance from Pittsburg, CA to Concord, CA is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.43 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.69 mi
13.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.69 mi
Kilometers
13.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.43 mi
Kilometers
18.4 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 7:56 PM PDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Wed, Apr 22, 8:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 7:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Bay Point
CA

Census designated place in California

From Pittsburg
5.7 mi
00h 08m
To Concord
5.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pittsburg Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Concord as the closest live forecast in the Contra Costa County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburg and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on East 10th Street

    38 m · 9 sec · East 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 4 West: Hercules

    2562 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 242: Oakland, Concord

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Solano Way, Grant Street

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    1908 ft · 53 sec · Grant Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Street

    2892 ft · 2 min · East Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Salvio Street

    117 m · 16 sec · Salvio Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Colfax Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Colfax Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Willow Pass Road

    83 m · 16 sec · Willow Pass Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Pass Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 4 West
7.54 mi · 66%
CA 242
1.86 mi · 16%
Railroad Avenue
0.7 mi · 6%
East Street
0.55 mi · 5%
Grant Street
0.36 mi · 3%
Solano Way
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CA 4 West

Merge slight left

7.05 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
8.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay Point
00h 08m from Pittsburg
Leave By
7:58 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Pittsburg and Chance Light Rain near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburg to Concord?

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Bay Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Pittsburg and 5.7 miles from Concord.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Pittsburg and Chance Light Rain near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Bay Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bay Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay Point.

RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

13 mi away
100 I Street
RAIL

Martinez station

15 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

25 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

26 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Concord. Straight-line distance: 8.69 mi (13.98 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

A city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population72,622
Coordinates38.0279800, -121.8846800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population128,544
Coordinates37.9779800, -122.0310700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburg (-121.88468, 38.02798)
End: Concord (-122.03107, 37.97798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.53 L · about $2.31
Round trip
$4.62
0.8 gal · 3.06 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.31 $4.62
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.43 $4.85
Premium $6.24 $2.50 $4.99
Diesel $7.57 $3.03 $6.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburg and Concord. The current time is 19:40:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.