How far is Brentwood, CA from Fremont, CA?

The driving distance from Brentwood, CA to Fremont, CA is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.3 mi
01h 01m
Flight
30.96 mi
49.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.96 mi
Kilometers
49.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.3 mi
Kilometers
71.29 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 AM PDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-18T00:50
Arrive Fremont
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Brentwood
21.6 mi
00h 30m
To Fremont
22.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brentwood Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
76°F
Saturday
Using Diablo as the closest live forecast in the Contra Costa County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brentwood and Fremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on Brentwood Boulevard

    20 m · 9 sec · Brentwood Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    115 m · 21 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Walnut Boulevard

    3 mi · 6 min · Walnut Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vasco Road

    16.4 mi · 24 min · Vasco Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 West: Oakland

    2042 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue

    1611 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Isabel Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Vallecitos Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Washington Boulevard

    1530 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Fremont Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mowry Avenue

    692 ft · 29 sec · Mowry Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    542 ft · 23 sec · Mowry Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood and Fremont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vasco Road
16.4 mi · 37%
I 680 South
5.98 mi · 13%
Vallecitos Road
5.21 mi · 12%
Isabel Avenue
4.72 mi · 11%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
3.75 mi · 8%
Walnut Boulevard
3.05 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vasco Road

Turn left onto Vasco Road

16.4 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 30m from Brentwood
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brentwood and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brentwood to Fremont?

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Brentwood and 22.7 miles from Fremont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.00 one way or $18.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brentwood and Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livermore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livermore.

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.82 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population65,017
Coordinates37.9318700, -121.6957900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Brentwood Boulevard (-121.695803, 37.931862)
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $9.00
Round trip
$18.00
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.00 $18.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $9.46 $18.93
Premium $6.24 $9.74 $19.48
Diesel $7.57 $11.80 $23.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brentwood and Fremont. The current time is 00:50:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.