Drive time to Buchanan Field (CCR)

Buchanan Field (CCR / KCCR) is a medium-sized airport serving Concord, California. It sits 26 feet above sea level and has 4 runways, the longest 5,001 feet. The largest population centre nearby is San Jose, CA — the airport lies about 46 miles north of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to CCR from cities near Concord

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of CCR. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Buchanan Field
CityStraight line Airport lies
Oakland, CA 17 mi north-east Get drive time →
Hayward, CA 22 mi north Get drive time →
San Francisco, CA 25 mi north-east Get drive time →
Fremont, CA 31 mi north Get drive time →
Stockton, CA 42 mi west Get drive time →
San Jose, CA 46 mi north Get drive time →
Elk Grove, CA 47 mi south-west Get drive time →
Santa Rosa, CA 47 mi south-east Get drive time →
Sacramento, CA 51 mi south-west Get drive time →
Modesto, CA 63 mi north-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near CCR

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

CCR at a glance

IATA code
CCR
ICAO code
KCCR
Serving
Concord, California
Elevation
26 ft
Runways
4
Longest runway
5,001 ft
Coordinates
37.9897, -122.0570
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from CCR

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from CCR, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like CCR, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to CCR

How long does it take to drive to CCR?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Buchanan Field, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Concord?

Buchanan Field uses the IATA code CCR and the ICAO code KCCR. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 26 feet above sea level.

How far is CCR from San Jose?

San Jose, CA is about 46 miles from CCR in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with San Jose as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near CCR?

Within 200 miles: OAK (21 mi), SFO (31 mi), SQL (35 mi), SJC (44 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from CCR?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to CCR. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.