How far is Richmond, CA from Concord, CA?
The driving distance from Richmond, CA to Concord, CA is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 Solano County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Concord.
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Start on Macdonald Avenue
17 m · 9 sec · Macdonald Avenue
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Turn left onto 23rd Street
1001 ft · 25 sec · 23rd Street
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Turn right onto Barrett Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Barrett Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto San Pablo Avenue
696 ft · 23 sec · San Pablo Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
908 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
598 ft · 8 sec · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 East: Stockton, Hercules
734 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 4 East: Stockton, Martinez
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Muir Parkway
13.7 mi · 16 min · John Muir Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 242 South: Oakland, Concord
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Solano Way, Grant Street
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Grant Street
1908 ft · 53 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on East Street
2892 ft · 2 min · East Street
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Turn right onto Salvio Street
117 m · 16 sec · Salvio Street
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Turn left onto Colfax Street
111 m · 18 sec · Colfax Street
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Turn left onto Willow Pass Road
83 m · 16 sec · 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 Richmond 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.
John Muir Parkway
Merge slight left onto John Muir Parkway
13.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 Richmond and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Concord?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Benicia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Richmond and 12.4 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:24 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 Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Benicia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Berkeley Community Media
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Maple Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Benicia.
Martinez station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Richmond station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Concord. Straight-line distance: 17.5 mi (28.16 km).
#1 Richmond
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 110,038 |
| Coordinates | 37.9357600, -122.3477500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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