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Cities Near Berkeley

Cities near Berkeley, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Richmond, Alameda, Chinatown. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Berkeley, California is Richmond, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 20 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Richmond6 mi / 10 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
Alameda7 mi / 11 km24 minDrive/railDay trip
Chinatown9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Walnut Creek12 mi / 19 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
San Rafael16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Castro Valley16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Vallejo16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
South San Francisco17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
San Ramon17 mi / 28 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
San Mateo22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Berkeley

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Richmond, Alameda, Chinatown, Walnut Creek, San Rafael. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Berkeley include Richmond, Alameda, Chinatown, Walnut Creek, San Rafael. The closest is Richmond, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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