Concord, California to Monterey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

95.5 miles 153.7 km · straight line
119.4 miles estimated 192.1 km · driving distance
2h 24min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
175° S bearing direction

How far is Concord, California from Monterey?

The distance from Concord, California to Monterey is 95.5 miles (153.7 km) as the crow flies. Monterey is located S of Concord, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 119.4 miles, taking about 2h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. 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. 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 Monterey. 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 Monterey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 24min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 53min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 17min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Concord, California & Monterey

Quick Facts

Concord, California
37.98°N, 122.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
23m elevation
Monterey
36.60°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
26m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 260.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients