Origin
Fremont, CA
Afternoon in Fremont on Saturday
Local time
12:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, CA to Brentwood, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 7m
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
The drive from Fremont, CA to Brentwood, CA covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fremont Boulevard, Washington Boulevard, I 680 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont Boulevard | — | — |
| Washington Boulevard | — | — |
| I 680 North | — | — |
| CA 84 East | — | — |
| Isabel Avenue | — | — |
| I 580 East | — | — |
| Arthur H | — | — |
| Brentwood | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Fremont Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, CA and Brentwood, CA.
1
Start on Mowry Avenue
108 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
2
Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Fremont Boulevard
3
Continue on Washington Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Boulevard
4
Turn left onto I 680 North: Sacramento
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 680 North: Sacramento
5
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
6 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
7
Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Isabel Avenue
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 580 East: Stockton
9
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Brentwood, Vasco Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Brentwood, Vasco Road
11
Keep slight left to continue on Vasco Road North, Brentwood
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Vasco Road North, Brentwood
12
Merge slight left onto South Vasco Road
17 mi
·
23 min
·
South Vasco Road
13
Turn right onto Walnut Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Balfour Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Balfour Road
15
Turn sharp left onto Brentwood Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Brentwood Boulevard
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 21.8 miles from Fremont, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.02 one way
$20.04 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.33 | $20.65 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.60 | $21.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 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 | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
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
Brentwood, CA
Afternoon in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
12:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
43.6 mi in 1h 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Fremont Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fremont, CA to Brentwood, CA is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fremont, CA to Brentwood, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving 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
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 4m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fremont, CA to Brentwood, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brentwood, CA before heading back.
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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