Concord, California to Palo Alto: Road Trip Guide & Distance

37.5 miles 60.4 km · straight line
48.8 miles estimated 78.5 km · driving distance
59min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
189° S bearing direction

How far is Concord, California from Palo Alto?

The distance from Concord, California to Palo Alto is 37.5 miles (60.4 km) as the crow flies. Palo Alto is located S of Concord, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 48.8 miles, taking about 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 59min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Concord, California & Palo Alto

Quick Facts

Concord, California
37.98°N, 122.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
23m elevation
Palo Alto
37.44°N, 122.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 663.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients