How far is San Pablo, CA from Concord, CA?
The driving distance from San Pablo, CA to Concord, CA is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Contra Costa County, California, USA
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 San Pablo and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Pablo and Concord.
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Start on 23rd Street
51 m · 5 sec · 23rd Street
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Continue on Road 20
2473 ft · 1 min · Road 20
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Turn straight onto El Portal Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · El Portal Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Sacramento
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
1.6 km · 1 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 San Pablo 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 San Pablo and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Pablo to Concord?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Martinez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from San Pablo and 11.2 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 $4.56 one way or $9.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Pablo and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Martinez
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Berkeley Community Media
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Maple Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Martinez.
Martinez station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Richmond station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Pablo and Concord. Straight-line distance: 17.16 mi (27.62 km).
#1 San Pablo
City in Contra Costa County, California, United States
| Population | 30,779 |
| Coordinates | 37.9621500, -122.3455300 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
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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