Origin
Concord, CA
Late night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
3:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, CA to Danville, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, CA
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Danville, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, CA to Danville, CA covers 13.9 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Donald D Doyle Highway, Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway, CA 242 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Donald D Doyle Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Concord, CA
Full guide →Concord is a residential and business city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in the state of California.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 13.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Donald D Doyle Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Salvio Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Salvio Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 680 / Donald D Doyle Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Salvio Street
Turn left onto Salvio Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward CA 242 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 242 South
6
9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 680 / Donald D Doyle Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 / Donald D Doyle Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward El Cerro Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40A
Toward El Cerro Boulevard
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
La Gonda Way
Turn left onto La Gonda Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Donald D Doyle Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| CA 242 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Concord Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Salvio Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| La Gonda Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| El Cerro Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Donald D Doyle Highway
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, CA and Danville, CA.
1
Start on Willow Pass Road
143 ft
·
8 sec
·
Willow Pass Road
2
Turn left onto East Street
423 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Street
3
Turn left onto Salvio Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Salvio Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Concord Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Concord Avenue
5
Continue on Concord Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Concord Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward CA 242 South
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto CA 242
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 242
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 680
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 680
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 40A
Toward El Cerro Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto El Cerro Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
El Cerro Boulevard
13
Turn left onto La Gonda Way
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
La Gonda Way
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto Danville Boulevard
94 ft
·
3 sec
·
Danville Boulevard
15
Turn slight right
235 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Railroad Avenue
16
Turn straight onto Railroad Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
17
Turn left onto West Prospect Avenue
250 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Prospect Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
West Prospect Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.39 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Danville, CA
Late night in Danville on Saturday
Local time
3:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 Concord, CA to Danville, CA covers 13.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Donald D Doyle Highway, Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway, CA 242. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Concord, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Salvio Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 680 / Donald D Doyle Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Concord, CA to Danville, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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