Origin
Brentwood, CA
Night in Brentwood on Friday
Local time
10:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Brentwood, CA to Crockett, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, CA
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Crockett, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Brentwood, CA to Crockett, CA covers 37 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 4, Cummings Skyway, Sand Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.7 miles on CA 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Brentwood, CA
Full guide →Brentwood is an affluent, suburban city in eastern Contra Costa County, California with a popular downtown for visitors coming from the Sacramento Valley to the county. It serves as one of the eastern gateways to the East Bay, along with Livermore. Many in the city are commuters.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 37 miles, with most of the trip on CA 4 and Cummings Skyway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.7 miles on CA 4.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 4 and Cummings Skyway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (CA 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward CA 4 West: Martinez
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward CA 4 West: Martinez
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CA 4
Merge onto CA 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CA 4
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4 toward CA 4: Richmond, Martinez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward CA 4: Richmond, Martinez
8
32.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Crockett, Vallejo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward Crockett, Vallejo
9
32.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Carquinez Shoreline, Crockett Hills
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Carquinez Shoreline, Crockett Hills
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brentwood, CA and Crockett, CA, road signs point toward Martinez, Vallejo, Carquinez Shoreline and Crockett Hills.
Martinez
21.9 mi in
|
~28m
|
via CA 4
Vallejo
32.2 mi in
|
~40m
Carquinez Shoreline
32.4 mi in
|
~40m
Crockett Hills
32.4 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 4 | 28.7 mi | 33m |
| Cummings Skyway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sand Creek Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Crockett Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| O'Hara Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Brentwood Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pomona Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 4
— 28.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, CA and Crockett, CA.
1
Start on Brentwood Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Brentwood Boulevard
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Continue on Second Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Second Street
4
Continue on O'Hara Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
O'Hara Avenue
5
Turn left onto Sand Creek Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Sand Creek Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward CA 4 West: Martinez
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto CA 4
18 mi
·
21 min
·
CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4
10 mi
·
11 min
·
CA 4
Toward CA 4: Richmond, Martinez
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 5
Toward Crockett, Vallejo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
443 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Carquinez Shoreline, Crockett Hills
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Cummings Skyway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cummings Skyway
12
Turn right onto Crockett Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Crockett Boulevard
13
At end of road, turn right onto Pomona Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomona Street
14
Turn right onto Atherton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Atherton Avenue
15
Turn left onto Cooke Avenue
310 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cooke Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Cooke Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.5 mi from Brentwood, CA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Brentwood, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crockett, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Crockett, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.50 one way
$17.01 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.76 | $17.53 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Cummings Skyway
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Crockett, CA
Night in Crockett on Friday
Local time
10:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brentwood, CA to Crockett, CA covers 37 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 4, Cummings Skyway, Sand Creek Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 miles from Brentwood, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (CA 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brentwood, CA and Crockett, CA, road signs point toward Martinez, Vallejo, Carquinez Shoreline and Crockett Hills.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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