How far is San Ramon, CA from East Richmond Heights, CA?
The driving distance from San Ramon, CA to East Richmond Heights, CA is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Ramon and East Richmond Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Ramon and East Richmond Heights.
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Start on San Ramon Valley Boulevard
1639 ft · 35 sec · San Ramon Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crow Canyon Road
1195 ft · 30 sec · Crow Canyon Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 680 North: Sacramento
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
79 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel
1.4 km · 1 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 West, I 580 East: San Francisco, Hayward
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580: San Francisco, Sacramento
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · 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 San Ramon 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.
Donald D Doyle Highway
Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
9.38 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Ramon and Mostly 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 San Ramon to East Richmond Heights?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orinda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from San Ramon and 17.4 miles from East Richmond Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Ramon and Mostly Sunny near East Richmond Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Orinda
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Ramon and East Richmond Heights. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.7 km).
#1 San Ramon
A city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 82,865 |
| Coordinates | 37.7799300, -121.9780200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
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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