How far is it from Vallejo, CA, to El Cerrito, CA, ?

The distance between Vallejo, CA, and El Cerrito, CA, is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Vallejo, CA, to El Cerrito, CA, ?

The drive from Vallejo, CA, to El Cerrito, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Vallejo, CA, to El Cerrito, CA, ?

The fastest route from Vallejo, CA, to El Cerrito, CA, covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is El Cerrito, CA from Vallejo, CA?

El Cerrito, CA lies roughly to the south of Vallejo, CA.

Are there charging stations between Vallejo, CA and El Cerrito, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Vallejo, CA to El Cerrito, CA, including Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA) (350 kW); Albertsons-Safeway 0939 (Martinez, CA) (350 kW); Ashby Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 168.

Vallejo, CA El Cerrito, CA

Distance: 18 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Vallejo, CA to El Cerrito, CA takes about 25 min via I 80. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 18 mi

It's a 17-mile trip, taking about 24 minutes starting on Arkansas Street. The route follows the Eastshore and Linus F. Claeys freeways into El Cerrito, tucked into the East Bay hills of Contra Costa County.

1 Depart onto Arkansas Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Mariposa Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Tennessee Street 31 yd
4 Take ramp right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 3 mi
6 Continue straight onto Carquinez Bridge 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Eastshore Freeway 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Linus F. Claeys Freeway 4 mi

9 Continue straight onto Eastshore Freeway 8 mi
10 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Cutting Boulevard 1 mi
12 Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Potrero Avenue 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Richmond Street 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Manila Avenue 1 mi
16 Arrive right onto Manila Avenue

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The return trip from El Cerrito, CA to Vallejo, CA covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Charging points along the way

168 chargers

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
Berkeley Bowl Produce-Berkeley Bowl West (Berkeley, CA)CCS · 920 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710350 kW
BOA Emeryville CA4-137 (Emeryville, CA)CCS · 4120 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville, CA, 94608350 kW

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El Cerrito, CA → Corte Madera, CA16 mi · 30 min El Cerrito, CA → Palo Alto, CA50 mi · 1 h 15 min El Cerrito, CA → Richmond, CA4 mi · 10 min El Cerrito, CA → Mill Valley, CA19 mi · 35 min El Cerrito, CA → Pacifica, CA31 mi · 45 min El Cerrito, CA → Emeryville, CA8 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Vallejo, CA, {fromState} to El Cerrito, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Vallejo, CA, {fromState} and El Cerrito, CA, {toState} is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Vallejo, CA, {fromState} to El Cerrito, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Vallejo, CA, {fromState} to El Cerrito, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Vallejo, CA, {fromState} to El Cerrito, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Vallejo, CA, {fromState} to El Cerrito, CA, {toState} covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is El Cerrito, CA from Vallejo, CA?: El Cerrito, CA lies roughly to the south of Vallejo, CA.
Are there charging stations between Vallejo, CA and El Cerrito, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Vallejo, CA to El Cerrito, CA, including Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA) (350 kW); Albertsons-Safeway 0939 (Martinez, CA) (350 kW); Ashby Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 168.

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