Origin
San Francisco, CA
Morning in San Francisco on Saturday
Local time
11:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Francisco, 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 11m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Francisco, CA
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Brentwood, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Francisco, CA to Brentwood, CA covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 11th Street, Bryant Street, I 80 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Street | — | — |
| Bryant Street | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Route 80 | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| I 580 East | — | — |
| MacArthur Freeway | — | — |
| CA 24 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
11th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco, CA and Brentwood, CA.
1
Start on Market Street
312 ft
·
8 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Street
3
Turn left onto Bryant Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryant Street
4
Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Oakland
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 80 East: Oakland
5
Merge slight right onto Route 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 80
6
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton
8
Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
MacArthur Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 East: Berkeley, Walnut Creek
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 24 East: Berkeley, Walnut Creek
10
Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 East: Walnut Creek
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
CA 24 East: Walnut Creek
11
Merge slight left onto Grove Shafter Freeway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
13
Continue on Caldecott Tunnel
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Caldecott Tunnel
14
Merge slight right onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
16
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
17 min
17
Keep slight left
5.2 mi
·
6 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward Balfour Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Balfour Road
19
Turn left onto Balfour Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Balfour Road
20
Turn sharp left onto Brentwood Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Brentwood Boulevard
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from San Francisco, 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
$12.66 one way
$25.33 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 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 | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brentwood, CA
Morning in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
11:48 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
1h 11m 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?
55.1 mi in 1h 11m 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.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 11th Street.
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 San Francisco, CA to Brentwood, CA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 San Francisco, CA to Brentwood, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in San Francisco, CA
Full guide →The centerpiece of the Bay Area, San Francisco is one of the most visited cities in the world, and with good reason. The cultural center of northern California, San Francisco is renowned for its mixture of scenic beauty and unique culture that makes it one of the most vibrant and desirable cities in the nation, if not the world. Sandwiched between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean on a small square of land seven miles (11 km) on each side, San Francisco offers a wealth of treasures for the visitor, from the windswept and often foggy bay to the steep hills lined with Victorian homes that overlook the spectacular scenery of the city.
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 11m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 San Francisco, 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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