How far is Walnut Creek, CA from Crockett, CA?

The driving distance from Walnut Creek, CA to Crockett, CA is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
19.05 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.92 mi
20.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.92 mi
Kilometers
20.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.05 mi
Kilometers
30.65 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crockett
Sat, Apr 18, 3:41 AM PDT
Return by in Walnut Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Creek
2026-04-18T03:13
Arrive Crockett
Sat, Apr 18, 3:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Creek
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
Mountain View
CA

A city in Santa Clara County, California.

From Walnut Creek
9.5 mi
00h 13m
To Crockett
9.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Creek and Crockett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Creek and Crockett.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    29 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ygnacio Valley Road

    142 m · 13 sec · Ygnacio Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North California Boulevard

    1880 ft · 57 sec · North California Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Lawrence Way

    2024 ft · 53 sec · Lawrence Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    2581 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West, CA 4 East: Martinez, Hercules, Pittsburg, Antioch

    144 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 4 West: Martinez, Hercules

    98 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on CA 4 West: Martinez, Hercules

    924 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 4 West: Martinez, Hercules

    813 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Crockett, Vallejo

    942 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Carquinez Shoreline, Crockett Hills

    135 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Cummings Skyway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cummings Skyway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Crockett Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Crockett Boulevard

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pomona Street

    2140 ft · 1 min · Pomona Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Atherton Avenue

    565 ft · 32 sec · Atherton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cooke Avenue

    95 m · 14 sec · Cooke Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cooke Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Creek and Crockett.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 4 West
8.06 mi · 42%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
5.02 mi · 26%
Cummings Skyway
2.03 mi · 11%
Crockett Boulevard
1.94 mi · 10%
I 680 North
0.49 mi · 3%
Pomona Street
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CA 4 West

Merge slight left

7.41 mi · 00h 09m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
00h 13m from Walnut Creek
Leave By
7:34 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Walnut Creek and Mostly Sunny near Crockett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Creek to Crockett?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Walnut Creek and 9.5 miles from Crockett.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walnut Creek and Mostly Sunny near Crockett.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain View

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 Mountain View and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 13 mi away

BikeLink : Richmond City Hall

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Berkeley Community Media
Practical stop 12.3 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
El Cerrito City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.

RAIL

Martinez station

2 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

17 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

18 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Richmond station

22 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Creek and Crockett. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.79 km).

Walnut Creek

#1 Walnut Creek

The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population69,936
Coordinates37.9063100, -122.0649600
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crockett

Crockett is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.0524200, -122.2130200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Creek (-122.06496, 37.90631)
End: Crockett (-122.21302, 38.05242)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.73
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.87 $7.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.06 $8.13
Premium $6.24 $4.18 $8.37
Diesel $7.57 $5.07 $10.14

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 Walnut Creek and Crockett. The current time is 03:13:36.

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.