How far is Concord, CA from Brentwood, CA?
The driving distance from Concord, CA to Brentwood, CA is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Brentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Brentwood.
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Start on Willow Pass Road
44 m · 8 sec · Willow Pass Road
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Turn left onto East Street
1 km · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1419 ft · 39 sec · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 242 North
1119 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Balfour Road
1620 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Balfour Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Balfour Road
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Turn sharp left onto Brentwood Boulevard
2782 ft · 51 sec · 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 Concord and Brentwood.
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.
CA 242 North
Merge slight left
15 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Brentwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Brentwood?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Concord and 12 miles from Brentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Brentwood.
Stop Ideas Near Antioch
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 Antioch.
Antioch–Pittsburg
Rio Vista, CA
Martinez station
Suisun–Fairfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 18.54 mi (29.84 km).
#1 Concord
The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 128,544 |
| Coordinates | 37.9779800, -122.0310700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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 Boulevard (-121.695803, 37.931862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
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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