Best Time to Drive from Walnut Creek to Berkeley

Right now (8:48 am PDT): about 17 minutes via SR-24 West, usually 17 at this time.

On weekdays the 15-mile drive from Walnut Creek to Berkeley (via SR-24 West) usually takes as little as 17 minutes and up to 22 minutes, when leaving around 9 am on Tuesdays. The fastest times to leave are before 7:30 am or after 10:30 am. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 18 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 1:30 pm on Saturdays (18 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Walnut Creek to Berkeley?

On weekdays, leave before 7:30 am or after 10:30 am. The drive usually takes about 17 minutes then, versus up to 22 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Creek to Berkeley?

The 15-mile drive usually takes 17 to 22 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 18 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Walnut Creek to Berkeley?

Leaving around 9 am on Tuesdays is usually slowest, about 22 minutes.

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