Origin
Richmond, CA
Night in Richmond on Friday
Local time
10:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, CA to East Richmond Heights, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6m
Distance
3 mi
5 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 6m
★
6 AM
0h 7m
8 AM
0h 8m
10 AM
0h 7m
12 PM
0h 7m
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 8m
8 PM
0h 6m
★
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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East Richmond Heights, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, CA to East Richmond Heights, CA covers 3 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 23rd Street, Barrett Avenue, San Pablo Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Richmond, CA
Full guide →Though it was a booming industrial center during World War II, the subsequent decades were not kind to Richmond, California. After the war, deindustrialization hit hard. The shipyards closed. Desperation set in. A reputation for violent crime kept visitors away. But in the 21st century crime has gone down, and a revitalization has begun. Richmond still isn't on any tourism shortlists, but its historic sites, nature, and strategic location between the East Bay and Marin County do attract some interest to this often-overlooked part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Areas of note include the charming and historic Point Richmond neighborhood on the bay in the southwest of Richmond, as well as the World War II sites at the southern edge of the city. This article also covers Richmond's near-enclave of San Pablo.
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 6m. Total distance: 3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6m drive with frequent turns across 3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
23rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richmond, CA to East Richmond Heights, CA is easy. At 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond, CA to East Richmond Heights, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 23rd Street | — | — |
| Barrett Avenue | — | — |
| San Pablo Avenue | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Eastshore Freeway | — | — |
| Solano Avenue | — | — |
| Amador Street | — | — |
| Arlington Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
23rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, CA and East Richmond Heights, CA.
1
Start on Macdonald Avenue
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
Macdonald Avenue
2
Turn left onto 23rd Street
0.2 mi
·
25 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
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 80 East
6
Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Solano Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Solano Avenue
8
Turn left onto Amador Street
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Amador Street
9
Turn right onto Solano Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Solano Avenue
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Arlington Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Arlington Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Zinn Street
276 ft
·
17 sec
·
Zinn Street
12
Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Plymouth Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Highland Avenue
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.69 one way
$1.38 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| premium | $6.18 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.66 | $1.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.31 | $0.14 |
| Efficient EV | 0.8 | 0 | $0.26 | $0.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.42 | $0.19 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
East Richmond Heights, CA
Night in East Richmond Heights on Friday
Local time
10:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
1 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
6m 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 East Richmond Heights, CA covers 3 miles and takes about 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 23rd Street, Barrett Avenue, San Pablo Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.5 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 $0.69 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.
The drive from Richmond, CA to East Richmond Heights, CA is easy. At 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond, CA to East Richmond Heights, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond, CA to East Richmond Heights, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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