Origin
Richmond, CA
Late night in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
12:09 AM
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 Barrett Avenue, Arlington Boulevard, Solano Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.2 miles on Barrett Avenue. 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 (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Barrett Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 1.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 23rd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 6m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (23rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Barrett Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (San Pablo Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Barrett Avenue
Turn right onto Barrett Avenue
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.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 East
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Solano Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward Solano Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barrett Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Arlington Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Solano Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 23rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eastshore Freeway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| San Pablo Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zinn Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Barrett Avenue
— 1.2 mi, about 2m
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
·
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
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 17
Toward Solano Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Amador Street
173 ft
·
9 sec
·
Amador Street
9
Turn right onto Solano Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Solano Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto Arlington Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Arlington Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Zinn Street
275 ft
·
16 sec
·
Zinn Street
12
Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Plymouth Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Highland Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
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
Late night in East Richmond Heights on Saturday
Local time
12:09 AM
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 Barrett Avenue, Arlington Boulevard, Solano 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.
This is a straightforward 6m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (23rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Barrett Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (San Pablo Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Richmond, CA to East Richmond Heights, 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, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Muir Woods National Monument. 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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