Concord, California to Gilroy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

71.8 miles 115.6 km · straight line
89.8 miles estimated 144.5 km · driving distance
1h 48min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Concord, California from Gilroy?

The distance from Concord, California to Gilroy is 71.8 miles (115.6 km) as the crow flies. Gilroy is located SSE of Concord, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89.8 miles, taking about 1h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Concord, California and Gilroy. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Concord, California to Gilroy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 48min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 10min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 43min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Concord, California & Gilroy

Quick Facts

Concord, California
37.98°N, 122.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
23m elevation
Gilroy
37.01°N, 121.57°W
America/Los_Angeles
61m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 346.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients