Origin
Brentwood, CA
Morning in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Trip from Brentwood, CA to Fremont, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Trip Overview
This 43.3-mile drive from Brentwood, CA to Fremont, CA is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. With no highway driving involved, you'll be navigating primarily on Oak Street, Walnut Boulevard, and Vasco Road. This route is perfectly suited for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this short excursion is around $10, making it an economical choice for a quick transit. The entire trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent local feel throughout.
About the Cities
Starting in Brentwood, CA
Full guide →Founded 1837
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.
Top landmarks
- • Stone House of John Marsh — historic stone house in Contra Costa County, California
Arriving in Fremont, CA
Full guide →Founded 1956
Fremont is a suburban city in the southern part of the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area; it is the 4th largest city in the Bay Area by population. Fremont is in the southern part of Alameda County, California, between Union City to the north, Sunol and the hills to the east, Milpitas and Santa Clara County to the south, and the San Francisco Bay to the west. The city of Newark, near the edge of the Bay, is surrounded by the city of Fremont. Fremont industry is not particularly large relative to other parts of the Bay Area, but neither is it a bedroom community. Many people in Fremont work locally in the electronics and high-tech industry, while many others commute to Silicon Valley or San Francisco locations for work.
Top landmarks
- • Mission San José — 18th-century Spanish mission in Fremont, California
- • Ardenwood Historic Farm — human settlement in California, United States of America
- • Niles Depot Museum — railway museum in Niles, California
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 1h 5m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the nature of the roads suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. You'll be on Oak Street, Walnut Boulevard, and Vasco Road for the majority of the journey. This isn't a route for cruising at high speeds; instead, it's about navigating local traffic and road networks efficiently. The experience behind the wheel will feel more like a series of interconnected city and suburban streets than an open highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vasco Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Walnut Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (Vasco Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Walnut Boulevard
Turn left onto Walnut Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Vasco Road
Turn left onto Vasco Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
23.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
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 51
Toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
7
39.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Washington Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward Washington Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brentwood, CA to Fremont, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Jose along the way.
San Jose
33.9 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vasco Road | 16.4 mi | 23m |
| I 680 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Vallecitos Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Isabel Avenue | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Walnut Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| Fremont Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Washington Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vasco Road
— 16.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, CA and Fremont, CA.
1
Start on Brentwood Boulevard
66 ft
·
8 sec
·
Brentwood Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
376 ft
·
20 sec
·
Oak Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Walnut Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Walnut Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Vasco Road
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Vasco Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 580 West: Oakland
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 580
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 51
Toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CA 84
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Isabel Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CA 84
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Vallecitos Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose
11
Merge onto I 680
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 680
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 15
Toward Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Fremont Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Mowry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Mowry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Mowry Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Brentwood, CA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Brentwood, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fremont, CA
The final approach into Fremont, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.95 one way
$19.90 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Fremont, CA
Morning in Fremont on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
1h 5m 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 Fremont, CA covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vasco Road, I 680, Vallecitos Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 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 $9.95 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Walnut Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (Vasco Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brentwood, CA to Fremont, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Jose along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
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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