Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Brentwood, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Laguna to Brentwood is 54 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Victory Highway and CA 4, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This California drive keeps you within the Pacific Coast region for its entirety, offering a relatively short and straightforward journey. Expect a mix of freeway and local roads, making it a practical option for a quick trip. With just over an hour of driving time, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or as a segment of a larger California adventure.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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.
This route presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter frequent intersections and changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted highway stretches. Only 19% of the drive is on highways, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. The longest continuous stretch you'll cover is 24.6 miles on Victory Highway. As you progress, the character shifts from freeway segments to more localized roads, requiring your attention to navigation and speed limits.
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 Mapleview Way.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 miles you will encounter 21 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 (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Seasons Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto J8 / Franklin Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 4 East: Stockton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Balfour Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Highway | 24.6 mi | 34m |
| Westside Freeway | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| CA 4 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Twin Cities Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Balfour Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Hood Franklin Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Brentwood, CA.
Start on Fall Breeze Court
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Turn right onto November Drive
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
Turn right onto E12
Turn left onto J8
Keep slight right at fork onto J8
Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn right onto E13
At end of road, turn left onto E13
Turn right onto J11
Turn left onto CA 160
Continue on CA 160
Continue on CA 160
Turn right onto CA 160
Continue on CA 160
Continue on CA 160
Continue on CA 160
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto CA 4
Take the exit
Turn left onto Balfour Road
Turn sharp left onto Brentwood Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Laguna, CA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Brentwood, 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.
Regular Gas
$12.41 one way
$24.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
9:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:22AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Destination
Morning in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
9:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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