Origin
Oakland, CA
Morning in Oakland on Saturday
Local time
9:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, 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
57m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, CA
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Brentwood, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakland, CA to Brentwood, CA covers 46.8 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Castro Street, I 980 East, John B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Oakland, CA
Full guide →Oakland is a port city in the Bay Area of California in the United States. Once an industrial area overshadowed by San Francisco, its larger neighbor to the west, this city of 440,000 people (2020) has begun to step out from under San Francisco's shadow with its notable natural and architectural features and its rise as the multicultural "hipster" city of the Bay Area.
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 57m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 46.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Castro Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Oakland, CA to Brentwood, CA is easy. At 57m 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 Oakland, CA to Brentwood, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Castro Street | — | — |
| I 980 East | — | — |
| John B | — | — |
| Grove Shafter Freeway | — | — |
| Caldecott Tunnel | — | — |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | — | — |
| CA 242 North | — | — |
| Balfour Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Castro Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, CA and Brentwood, CA.
1
Start on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
2
Turn right onto Castro Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Castro Street
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
4
Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
John B. Williams Freeway
5
Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
7
Continue on Caldecott Tunnel
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Caldecott Tunnel
8
Merge slight right onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
9
Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
10
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
17 min
11
Keep slight left
5.2 mi
·
6 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Balfour Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Balfour Road
13
Turn left onto Balfour Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Balfour Road
14
Turn sharp left onto Brentwood Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Brentwood Boulevard
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Oakland, CA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 23.4 miles from Oakland, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brentwood, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brentwood, 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
$10.76 one way
$21.51 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Brentwood, CA
Morning in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
9:46 AM
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
57m 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 Oakland, CA to Brentwood, CA covers 46.8 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Castro Street, I 980 East, John B. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 miles from Oakland, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.76 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.
The drive from Oakland, CA to Brentwood, CA is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oakland, CA to Brentwood, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oakland, CA to Brentwood, 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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