Origin
Concord, CA
Late night in Concord on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, CA to Oakland, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Oakland, CA
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Trip Overview
This quick 22.1-mile drive from Concord, CA to Oakland, CA takes about 30 minutes and is a perfect one-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 73% of the route being on them, including CA 24 and the Grove Shafter Freeway. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical choice for a short journey. Given its brevity, no overnight stays are necessary, and you'll remain within the Pacific Coast region throughout your travel. This route is ideal for a straightforward commute or a quick hop between these two East Bay cities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this journey, with 73% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles on CA 24, offering a consistent pace. You'll navigate through the Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway and the Grove Shafter Freeway, which are key arteries in the region. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and directness, rather than winding scenic byways, providing a practical connection between Concord and Oakland.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 24 and Grove Shafter Freeway. 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 10 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 10 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
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...
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CA 24 / Caldecott Tunnel
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 24 / Caldecott Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward 18th Street, 14th 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.
Exit 1D
Toward 18th Street, 14th Street
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 Oakland, CA, road signs point toward Lafayette and San Francisco.
Lafayette
6.1 mi in
|
~8m
|
via CA 24
San Francisco
6.1 mi in
|
~8m
|
via CA 24
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 24 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Grove Shafter Freeway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| CA 242 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Caldecott Tunnel | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Concord Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 14th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| John B. Williams Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 24
— 9.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, CA and Oakland, 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
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
CA 24
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 24
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Caldecott Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on CA 24
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 980
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
John B. Williams Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 18th Street, 14th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Brush Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Brush Street
15
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
16
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.08 one way
$10.16 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Oakland, CA
Late night in Oakland on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
N 7 mph
0% chance
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
16 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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Oakland, CA covers 22.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 24, Grove Shafter Freeway, Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 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 $5.08 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 10 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 Oakland, CA, road signs point toward Lafayette and San Francisco.
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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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