How far is Anaheim, CA from Brentwood, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Brentwood, CA is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 353.4 miles (568.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Brentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Brentwood.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
129 m · 22 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles
887 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
13.9 mi · 15 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Patterson Pass Road
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Mountain House Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Mountain House Parkway
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Turn right onto International Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · International Parkway
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Continue on Mountain House Parkway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mountain House Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Byron Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Byron Road
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Continue on Byron-Bethany Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Byron-Bethany Road
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Continue on Byron Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Byron Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Brentwood Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Brentwood Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brentwood Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Brentwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Brentwood?
The road trip is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km) and usually takes 06h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.8 miles from Anaheim and 184.6 miles from Brentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 353.4 miles (568.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.17 one way or $150.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 353.37 mi (568.69 km).
#1 Anaheim
The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.
| Population | 353,676 |
| Coordinates | 33.8352900, -117.9145000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brentwood
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 65,017 |
| Coordinates | 37.9318700, -121.6957900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brentwood (-121.69579, 37.93187)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 594 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $75.17 | $150.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $79.04 | $158.08 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $81.35 | $162.69 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $98.60 | $197.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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