How far is Pleasant Hill, CA from Concord, CA?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, CA to Concord, CA is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Concord.
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Start on Gregory Lane
28 m · 2 sec · Gregory Lane
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Continue on Gregory Lane
534 ft · 28 sec · Gregory Lane
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Turn right onto Contra Costa Boulevard
921 ft · 27 sec · Contra Costa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monument Boulevard
570 ft · 21 sec · Monument Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 680 North: Sacramento, Martinez
1218 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3242 ft · 43 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
1.2 km · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Clayton Road, Concord
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
640 ft · 24 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Willow Pass Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Willow Pass Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Pass Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hill and Concord.
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.
Willow Pass Road
Turn right onto Willow Pass Road
0.94 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill to Concord?
The road trip is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Pacheco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Pleasant Hill and 1.7 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pleasant Hill and Chance Light Rain near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Pacheco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink eLockers: El Cerrito City Hall
Berkeley Community Media
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Berkeley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pacheco.
Martinez station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Antioch–Pittsburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Concord. Straight-line distance: 2.63 mi (4.23 km).
#1 Pleasant Hill
City in Contra Costa County, California, USA
| Population | 34,781 |
| Coordinates | 37.9479800, -122.0608000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 128,544 |
| Coordinates | 37.9779800, -122.0310700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Concord (-122.03107, 37.97798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 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 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
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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