How far is Brentwood, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Brentwood, CA to Fresno, CA is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
157.51 mi
02h 49m
Flight
133.63 mi
215.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.63 mi
Kilometers
215.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.51 mi
Kilometers
253.48 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Sat, Apr 18, 3:40 AM PDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-18T00:51
Arrive Fresno
Sat, Apr 18, 3:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Livingston
CA

City in California

From Brentwood
72.5 mi
01h 24m
To Fresno
85 mi
01h 24m

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
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brentwood Boulevard

    20 m · 9 sec · Brentwood Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    30 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    93 m · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Brentwood Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Brentwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Byron Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Byron Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Byron Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Byron Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Byron-Bethany Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Byron-Bethany Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Byron Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Byron Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Byron Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Byron Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Byron Road

    2645 ft · 51 sec · Byron Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Grant Line Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Grant Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    105.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
107 mi · 68%
Byron Highway
8.07 mi · 5%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
7.99 mi · 5%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 4%
Byron Road
5.03 mi · 3%
Brentwood Boulevard
3.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

106 mi · 02h 01m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 24m from Brentwood
Leave By
12:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brentwood and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Brentwood and 85 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 12:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livingston, 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 Livingston.

RAIL

Denair station

17 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Merced station

24 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Modesto station

35 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

66 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 133.63 mi (215.05 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

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

#2 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.

Population530,267
Coordinates36.7477300, -119.7723700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Brentwood Boulevard (-121.695803, 37.931862)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.04 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.15
11.12 gal · 42.08 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $32.08 $64.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $33.73 $67.45
Premium $6.24 $34.71 $69.42
Diesel $7.57 $42.07 $84.15

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 Fresno. The current time is 00:51:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.