Origin
Crockett, CA
Morning in Crockett on Saturday
Local time
9:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crockett, CA to Walnut Creek, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crockett, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Walnut Creek, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Crockett to Walnut Creek is 18.9 miles and takes about 26 minutes via CA 4, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip connects two points within the Pacific Coast region, staying within California. Expect a straightforward drive that offers little in the way of major detours or extensive planning needs. It's an easy hop that's perfect for a quick local excursion or an addition to a larger Bay Area itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway and Cummings Skyway, primarily on CA 4. The longest uninterrupted segment is 7.3 miles on CA 4, offering a taste of consistent highway travel. The road character is generally practical, designed for efficient transit rather than scenic exploration, with the majority of the route involving straightforward highway driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 7.3 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 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright 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
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn right toward CA 4 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 4 East
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 680 South: San Jose
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12B
Toward I 680 South: San Jose
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward North Main Street, Walnut Creek
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 47
Toward North Main Street, Walnut Creek
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward North Main Street South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward North Main Street South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Crockett, CA and Walnut Creek, CA, road signs point toward Concord and Main Street South.
Concord
4.6 mi in
|
~8m
Main Street South
17.9 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 4 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cummings Skyway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Crockett Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pomona Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Cooke Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 4
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crockett, CA and Walnut Creek, CA.
1
Start on Cooke Avenue
117 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cooke Avenue
2
Turn left onto Pomona Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomona Street
3
Turn left onto Crockett Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Crockett Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn left onto Cummings Skyway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cummings Skyway
5
Take the ramp
228 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CA 4 East: Martinez, Concord
6
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward CA 4 East
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto CA 4
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12B
Toward I 680 South: San Jose
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 680
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 47
Toward North Main Street, Walnut Creek
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward North Main Street South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the left / uturn / straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.69 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.60 | $9.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Cummings Skyway
(2.2 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Walnut Creek, CA
Morning in Walnut Creek on Saturday
Local time
9:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 Crockett, CA to Walnut Creek, CA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 4, Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway, Cummings Skyway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Crockett, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.34 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 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Crockett, CA and Walnut Creek, CA, road signs point toward Concord and Main Street South.
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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