Origin
Richmond, CA
Late night in Richmond on Friday
Local time
3:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, CA to Crockett, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, CA
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Crockett, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, CA to Crockett, CA covers 13.7 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 Eastshore Freeway, Linus F. Claeys Freeway, Barrett Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on Eastshore Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.7 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 13.7 miles, with most of the trip on Eastshore Freeway and Linus F. Claeys Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.8 miles on Eastshore Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eastshore Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Eastshore Freeway and Linus F. Claeys Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 23rd Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (23rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (San Pablo Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 80 / Eastshore Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
23rd Street
Turn left onto 23rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
San Pablo Avenue
Turn sharp left onto San Pablo Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 80 / Eastshore Freeway
Merge onto I 80 / Eastshore Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Crockett, Pomona Street
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 27
Toward Crockett, Pomona Street
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Pomona Street
Turn left onto Pomona Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eastshore Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Linus F. Claeys Freeway | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Barrett Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pomona Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| 23rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| San Pablo Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Atherton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cooke Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eastshore Freeway
— 6.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, CA and Crockett, CA.
1
Start on Macdonald Avenue
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
Macdonald Avenue
2
Turn left onto 23rd Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
23rd Street
3
Turn right onto Barrett Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Barrett Avenue
4
Turn sharp left onto San Pablo Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
San Pablo Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 80 East
6
Merge onto I 80
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 80
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
Exit 21
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Continue on I 80
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 80
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27
Toward Crockett, Pomona Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto Pomona Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto Atherton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Atherton Avenue
13
Turn left onto Cooke Avenue
310 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cooke Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Cooke Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.30 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 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 | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
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
Crockett, CA
Late night in Crockett on Friday
Local time
3:16 AM
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
19 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
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 Richmond, CA to Crockett, CA covers 13.7 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eastshore Freeway, Linus F. Claeys Freeway, Barrett Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Richmond, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.15 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (23rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (San Pablo Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 80 / Eastshore Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Richmond, CA to Crockett, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial 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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