Origin
Brentwood, CA
Morning in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
8:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Trip from Brentwood, CA to Stockton, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
Brentwood to Stockton is 27.2 miles and takes about 42 minutes via CA 4, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive connecting two points within California's Pacific Coast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You won't encounter significant overnight needs, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick standalone journey.
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 Stockton, CA
Full guide →Founded 1849
Stockton is a city in the San Joaquin Valley in northern California. Sitting on the San Joaquin Delta, Stockton is the world's most inland natural port and used to be a major port city. One of the larger cities along I-5 through the Central Valley, it is a convenient stop and offers a variety of restaurants and accommodations for road-trippers. There are several shopping centers and movie theaters and one art museum but few major attractions.
Top landmarks
- • Haggin Museum — art museum in Stockton, California
- • USCGC Fir — Lighthouse tender
- • USS Lucid — 1953 Aggressive-class minesweeper
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 42m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route leans heavily towards highway driving, with approximately 75% of the journey on main roads like CA 4 and Brentwood Boulevard/Byron Highway. Expect a generally efficient pace, particularly during the longest stretch of 20.4 miles on CA 4. While primarily a highway experience, the initial and final segments might offer a slightly different feel as you navigate through local access roads. Overall, the drive is characterized by its directness and focus on covering ground efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 20.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 4 and Brentwood Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Brentwood Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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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Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Brentwood Boulevard
Turn right onto Brentwood Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
25.8 mi into trip
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~39m in
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South El Dorado Street
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.1 mi into trip
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~42m in
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East Fremont Street
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 4 | 20.4 mi | 30m |
| Brentwood Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Byron Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South El Dorado Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Fremont Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 4
— 20.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on Brentwood Boulevard
66 ft
·
8 sec
·
Brentwood Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
97 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
305 ft
·
23 sec
4
Turn right onto Brentwood Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Brentwood Boulevard
5
Continue on Byron Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Byron Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CA 4
20 mi
·
30 min
·
CA 4
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Dorado Street
8
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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North El Dorado Street
9
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
10
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.50 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Stockton, CA
Morning in Stockton on Saturday
Local time
8:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
42m 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 Stockton, CA covers 27.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 4, Brentwood Boulevard, Byron Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 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 $6.25 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 straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Brentwood Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brentwood, CA to Stockton, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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