How far is it from Hercules, CA, to Berkeley, CA, ?

The distance between Hercules, CA, and Berkeley, CA, is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hercules, CA, to Berkeley, CA, ?

The drive from Hercules, CA, to Berkeley, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Hercules, CA, to Berkeley, CA, ?

The fastest route from Hercules, CA, to Berkeley, CA, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Berkeley, CA from Hercules, CA?

Berkeley, CA lies roughly to the south of Hercules, CA.

Are there charging stations between Hercules, CA and Berkeley, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hercules, CA to Berkeley, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 309.

Hercules, CA Berkeley, CA

Distance: 16 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Hercules, CA to Berkeley, CA takes about 25 min via I 80. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 16 mi

1 Depart straight onto Juniper Court 37 yd
2 Continue right onto Juniper Court 16 yd
3 Turn right onto Pepperwood Street 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Redwood Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue 1 mi
7 Take ramp slightly right 58 yd
8 Merge slightly left onto John Muir Parkway 36 yd

9 Take exit slightly right 69 yd
10 Keep slightly right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Eastshore Freeway 12 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Keep slightly right 170 yd
14 Turn sharp right onto University Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Chestnut Street 100 yd
16 Turn right onto Berkeley Way 1 mi
17 Arrive left onto Berkeley Way

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The return trip from Berkeley, CA to Hercules, CA covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

309 chargers

1001 Harrison StCCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla · 1001 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
1001 Marina Village PkwyCCS · 1001 Marina Village Pkwy, 101, Alameda, CA, 94501350 kW
2860 16th StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2860 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA)CCS, Type1 · 4080 San Pablo Ave, Hercules, CA, 94547350 kW
Albertsons-Safeway 0939 (Martinez, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 3334 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA, 94553350 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to Berkeley, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Hercules, CA, {fromState} and Berkeley, CA, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to Berkeley, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to Berkeley, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to Berkeley, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to Berkeley, CA, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Berkeley, CA from Hercules, CA?: Berkeley, CA lies roughly to the south of Hercules, CA.
Are there charging stations between Hercules, CA and Berkeley, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hercules, CA to Berkeley, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 309.

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