How far is San Ramon, CA from Diamond, CA?

The driving distance from San Ramon, CA to Diamond, CA is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.66 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.32 mi
27.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.32 mi
Kilometers
27.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.66 mi
Kilometers
44.52 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Diamond
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 AM PDT
Return by in San Ramon
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Ramon
2026-04-18T01:49
Arrive Diamond
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in San Ramon
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
Pleasant Hill
CA

City in Contra Costa County, California, USA

From San Ramon
13.9 mi
00h 16m
To Diamond
13.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
San Ramon Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
76°F
Saturday
Using Danville as the closest live forecast in the Contra Costa County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
Diamond Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Saturday
Using Concord as the closest live forecast in the Contra Costa County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Ramon and Diamond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Ramon and Diamond.

  1. 1

    Start on San Ramon Valley Boulevard

    1639 ft · 35 sec · San Ramon Valley Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crow Canyon Road

    1195 ft · 30 sec · Crow Canyon Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Railroad Avenue

    1282 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1645 ft · 50 sec · Railroad Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Civic Avenue

    1551 ft · 54 sec · Civic Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dimaggio Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · Dimaggio Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dimaggio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Ramon and Diamond.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 242 North
11.6 mi · 42%
Donald D Doyle Highway
9.36 mi · 34%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.97 mi · 18%
Railroad Avenue
0.55 mi · 2%
San Ramon Valley Boulevard
0.31 mi · 1%
Civic Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Donald D Doyle Highway

Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway

9.36 mi · 00h 11m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Hill
00h 16m from San Ramon
Leave By
7:24 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Ramon and Sunny near Diamond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Ramon to Diamond?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 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?

Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from San Ramon and 13.9 miles from Diamond.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Ramon and Sunny near Diamond.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pleasant Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

Oakland , CA
Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
Rating 4.2/5 629 reviews Park
Berkeley Community Media
Practical stop 12.5 mi away

Berkeley Community Media

Berkeley , CA
2239 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Television station,City government office,Video production service
Alameda County Marriage License
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Alameda County Marriage License

Oakland , CA
1106 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States
Rating 4.1/5 18 reviews County government office
OAKLAND CITY HALL
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

OAKLAND CITY HALL

Oakland , CA
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
Rating 4.3/5 23 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Hill.

RAIL

Martinez station

10 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Emeryville station

23 mi away
5885 Horton Street
RAIL

Berkeley station

23 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

23 mi away
100 I Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Ramon and Diamond. Straight-line distance: 17.32 mi (27.88 km).

San Ramon

#1 San Ramon

A city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population82,865
Coordinates37.7799300, -121.9780200
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
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#2 Diamond

Diamond is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.0215900, -121.8932900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: San Ramon (-121.97802, 37.77993)
End: Diamond (-121.89329, 38.02159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $5.65
Round trip
$11.31
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.65 $11.31
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.94 $11.89
Premium $6.24 $6.12 $12.24
Diesel $7.57 $7.42 $14.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between San Ramon and Diamond. The current time is 01:49:50.

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.