Origin
Antioch, CA
Afternoon in Antioch on Sunday
Local time
4:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Antioch, CA to Concord, CA
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
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6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Antioch, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Concord, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Antioch and Concord, this 15.9-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Pacific Coast region. The drive typically takes about 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily utilize A Street, CA 4 North, and CA 242 to complete the transit. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly commute. Because the route is so short and straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.9 miles from Antioch, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you alert throughout the brief 21-minute duration. Unlike an interstate cruise, this path lacks a significant highway share, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is on A Street, though effectively, the road changes frequently as you transition between the specified main roads. The character of this route is defined by its repetitive turns rather than long, high-speed highway segments. You should be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that requires constant attention to your navigation transitions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 4 and CA 242. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near A Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 15.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (A Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (CA 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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A Street
Turn left onto A Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward CA 4 North: Martinez
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 28
Toward CA 4 North: Martinez
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CA 4
Merge onto CA 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.7 mi into trip
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~15m in
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CA 242
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242 toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
7
14.6 mi into trip
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~17m in
Take the exit toward Solano Way, Grant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Solano Way, Grant Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 4 | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| CA 242 | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| A Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Salvio Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Colfax Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Willow Pass Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 4
— 11.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Antioch, CA and Concord, CA.
1
Start on East 18th Street
70 ft
·
8 sec
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East 18th Street
2
Turn left onto A Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
A Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 28
Toward CA 4 North: Martinez
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto CA 4
12 mi
·
13 min
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CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 242
Toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Solano Way, Grant Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on East Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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East Street
9
Turn right onto Salvio Street
384 ft
·
15 sec
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Salvio Street
10
Turn left onto Colfax Street
363 ft
·
17 sec
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Colfax Street
11
Turn left onto Willow Pass Road
273 ft
·
15 sec
·
Willow Pass Road
12
Arrive at destination
Willow Pass Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 15.9-mile trip, you do not need to worry about complex stop planning or rest breaks. You can easily complete the entire drive in one go, allowing you to focus on timing your departure to avoid peak local traffic. Keep your $2 fuel budget in mind, though the brevity of the trip means you likely will not need to refuel along the way. Because the route relies on a specific sequence of A Street, CA 4 North, and CA 242, pay close attention to your turn-by-turn directions to stay on track. Use the flexibility of this short travel time to leave whenever it best fits your day.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.9 miles from Antioch, CA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15.9 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.9 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Antioch, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Antioch, CA
This is one driving day of about 15.9 miles and 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Antioch, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on CA 4 for about 11.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.9 mi from Antioch, CA · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from Antioch, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, CA
The final approach into Concord, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Concord, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.68 one way
$7.36 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $3.80 | $7.59 |
| premium | $6.24 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Concord, CA
Afternoon in Concord on Sunday
Local time
4:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Antioch, CA to Concord, CA covers 15.9 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 4, CA 242, East Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Antioch, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 15.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (A Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (CA 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Antioch, CA to Concord, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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