How far is Richmond, CA from East Richmond Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Richmond, CA to East Richmond Heights, CA is about 3 miles (4.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2 miles (3.2 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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This is an easy same-day return drive.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Contra Costa County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and East Richmond Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and East Richmond Heights.
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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
700 ft · 9 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Solano Avenue
788 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Amador Street
53 m · 9 sec · Amador Street
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Turn right onto Solano Avenue
1676 ft · 51 sec · Solano Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arlington Boulevard
2127 ft · 44 sec · Arlington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Zinn Street
84 m · 17 sec · Zinn Street
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Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · Plymouth Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
625 ft · 28 sec · Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and East Richmond Heights.
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.
Barrett Avenue
Turn right onto Barrett Avenue
1.24 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.
Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near East Richmond Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to East Richmond Heights?
The road trip is about 3 miles (4.8 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?
El Cerrito is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Richmond and 1.5 miles from East Richmond Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2 miles (3.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near East Richmond Heights.
Stop Ideas Near El Cerrito
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 El Cerrito.
Richmond station
Berkeley station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and East Richmond Heights. Straight-line distance: 1.96 mi (3.16 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 East Richmond Heights
Place in California, United States of America
| Population | 3,280 |
| Coordinates | 37.9449200, -122.3135800 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Richmond Heights (-122.31358, 37.94492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $0.63 | $1.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $0.67 | $1.33 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $0.69 | $1.37 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
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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