Origin
Lafayette, CA
Afternoon in Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, CA to Concord, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 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 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lafayette, CA
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Concord, CA
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Trip Overview
Lafayette to Concord is 9.5 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a straightforward connection between two California communities. Given its minimal distance and duration, this drive is perfect for a quick errand, a short commute, or simply moving between nearby areas without much fuss. You'll find the journey efficient and uncomplicated, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| CA 24 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Willow Pass Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| CA 242 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Moraga Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mount Diablo Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
— 3.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, CA and Concord, CA.
1
Start on Saint Mary's Road
41 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint Mary's Road
2
Turn right onto Moraga Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Moraga Road
3
Turn right onto Mount Diablo Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mount Diablo Boulevard
4
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
1st Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward CA 24 East: Walnut Creek
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto CA 24
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 680
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
CA 242
Exit 50
Toward CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 1
Toward Clayton Road, Concord
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Willow Pass Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Pass Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Willow Pass Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward CA 24 East: Walnut Creek
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward CA 24 East: Walnut Creek
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 24
Merge onto CA 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
7.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CA 242
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242 toward CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
8
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Clayton Road, Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward Clayton Road, Concord
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.18 one way
$4.37 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 36% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles along the Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway. You'll transition from CA 24 onto Willow Pass Road, experiencing a blend of faster-paced highway driving and more local road conditions as you approach Concord. This means you'll get a feel for different types of driving, from maintaining speed on the highway to navigating through more urban or suburban environments.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.6 miles in near 1st 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 9.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (CA 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lafayette, CA to Concord, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsburg along the way.
Pittsburg
7.5 mi in
|
~9m
|
via CA 242
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving 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 13m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Concord, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (CA 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, CA before heading back.
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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