Origin
Concord, CA
Morning in Concord on Saturday
Local time
7:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, CA to Lafayette, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
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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Lafayette, CA
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Trip Overview
Concord, CA to Lafayette, CA is 10.4 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway, CA 24, and CA 242, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points in California. It’s a quick hop that’s ideal for when you just need to get from one place to the other without much fuss. Consider this a simple shuttle rather than a scenic journey, perfect for a swift transit between East Bay communities.
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.
Arriving in Lafayette, CA
Full guide →Lafayette is a city of 25,000 (2020) in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in California. It is primarily a residential town located in the hills between Berkeley and Walnut Creek, although it does offer shopping and dining, and the Lafayette Reservoir is popular with hikers. Lafayette is home to the wealthy set. The median age is 45, and the singles scene is non-existent. Nevertheless, Lafayette attracts a variety of people for a variety of reasons. Most people come for the quiet, private atmosphere.
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 16m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 47% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway, including one uninterrupted segment of 3.2 miles. The route navigates through a blend of freeway driving and potentially some local road transitions as you approach your destination. Expect a practical, efficient drive that prioritizes directness over extensive scenic detours.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
7/10
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 10.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
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 6.1 miles (CA 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
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~0m in
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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
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CA 24
Take the exit onto CA 24 toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
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.
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Fran...
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Central Lafayette, Moraga, Rheem Saint Marys College
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Central Lafayette, Moraga, Rheem Saint M...
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Deer Hill Road
Turn right onto Deer Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Concord, CA and Lafayette, CA, road signs point toward San Francisco, Moraga and Rheem Saint Marys College.
San Francisco
6.1 mi in
|
~8m
|
via CA 24
Moraga
9.2 mi in
|
~13m
Rheem Saint Marys College
9.2 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| CA 24 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| CA 242 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Concord Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Moraga Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Salvio Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mount Diablo Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
— 3.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, CA and Lafayette, 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
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto CA 24
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 24
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 13
Toward Central Lafayette, Moraga, Rheem Saint Marys College
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto Deer Hill Road
407 ft
·
12 sec
·
Deer Hill Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
1st Street
13
Turn right onto Mount Diablo Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mount Diablo Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Moraga Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Moraga Road
15
Turn left onto Saint Mary's Road
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Saint Mary's Road
16
Arrive at destination
Saint Mary's Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Lafayette, CA
Morning in Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
7:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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
16m 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 Lafayette, CA covers 10.4 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway, CA 24, CA 242. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 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 $2.39 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 10.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
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 6.1 miles (CA 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Concord, CA and Lafayette, CA, road signs point toward San Francisco, Moraga and Rheem Saint Marys College.
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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