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

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

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

The drive from Hercules, CA, to Orinda, CA, takes approximately 35 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Hercules, CA, to Orinda, CA, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Orinda, CA from Hercules, CA?

Orinda, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Hercules, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hercules, CA to Orinda, CA, including 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 1601 Tice Valley Blvd. (350 kW); Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 227.

Hercules, CA Orinda, CA

Distance: 16 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Hercules, CA to Orinda, CA takes about 35 min via San Pablo Dam Road. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 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 2 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Appian Way 2 mi

14 Turn right onto Valley View Road 8 yd
15 Continue left onto Valley View Road 2 mi
16 Turn left onto San Pablo Dam Road 7 mi
17 Continue straight onto Camino Pablo 3 mi
18 Turn left onto Brookwood Road 164 yd
19 At end of road, turn left onto Moraga Way 51 yd
20 Turn right onto Vashell Way 149 yd
21 Turn right onto Davis Road 29 yd
22 Turn left onto Bates Boulevard 1 mi
23 Turn right 71 yd
24 Arrive straight

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

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

227 chargers

1001 Marina Village PkwyCCS · 1001 Marina Village Pkwy, 101, Alameda, CA, 94501350 kW
1601 Tice Valley Blvd.CCS · 1601 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595350 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
Ashby PlazaCCS · 1025 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710350 kW

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Orinda, CA → Piedmont, CA8 mi · 15 min Orinda, CA → Brentwood, CA37 mi · 45 min Orinda, CA → Emeryville, CA10 mi · 20 min Orinda, CA → Berkeley, CA9 mi · 20 min Orinda, CA → Reliez Valley, CA10 mi · 20 min Orinda, CA → Shell Ridge, CA10 mi · 20 min

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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 Orinda, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Hercules, CA, {fromState} and Orinda, CA, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to Orinda, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to Orinda, CA, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to Orinda, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to Orinda, CA, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Orinda, CA from Hercules, CA?: Orinda, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Hercules, CA.
Are there charging stations between Hercules, CA and Orinda, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hercules, CA to Orinda, CA, including 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 1601 Tice Valley Blvd. (350 kW); Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 227.

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