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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Halfway Point
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A city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Main Street
29 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Ygnacio Valley Road
142 m · 13 sec · Ygnacio Valley Road
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Turn right onto North California Boulevard
1880 ft · 57 sec · North California Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Lawrence Way
2024 ft · 53 sec · Lawrence Way
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Take the ramp straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento
2581 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West, CA 4 East: Martinez, Hercules, Pittsburg, Antioch
144 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 4 West: Martinez, Hercules
98 m · 8 sec
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Continue on CA 4 West: Martinez, Hercules
924 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 4 West: Martinez, Hercules
813 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crockett, Vallejo
942 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carquinez Shoreline, Crockett Hills
135 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Cummings Skyway
2 mi · 3 min · Cummings Skyway
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Turn right onto Crockett Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Crockett Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pomona Street
2140 ft · 1 min · Pomona Street
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Turn right onto Atherton Avenue
565 ft · 32 sec · Atherton Avenue
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Turn left onto Cooke Avenue
95 m · 14 sec · Cooke Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.
Martinez station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Richmond station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Creek and Crockett. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.79 km).
#1 Walnut Creek
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 69,936 |
| Coordinates | 37.9063100, -122.0649600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crockett
Crockett is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0524200, -122.2130200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crockett (-122.21302, 38.05242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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