How far is Fresno, CA from Brentwood, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Brentwood, CA is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.31 mi
02h 58m
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
145.31 mi
Kilometers
233.85 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sat, Apr 18, 5:19 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-18T02:20
Arrive Brentwood
Sat, Apr 18, 5:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
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 Fresno
72.6 mi
01h 29m
To Brentwood
72.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 23 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Belmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North

    965 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Naglee Road, Grant Line Road

    1639 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Naglee Road

    1488 ft · 40 sec · Naglee Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Grant Line Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Grant Line Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Byron Road

    2504 ft · 42 sec · Byron Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Byron Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Byron Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Byron Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Byron Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Byron-Bethany Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Byron-Bethany Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Byron Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Byron Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Brentwood Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Brentwood Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brentwood Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 51%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 15%
CA 99 North
9.59 mi · 7%
CA 120 West
7.68 mi · 5%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
7.3 mi · 5%
Byron Highway
6.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

74.7 mi · 01h 27m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 29m from Fresno
Leave By
12:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno 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 Fresno to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 72.6 miles from Fresno and 72.7 miles from Brentwood.

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 11.6 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 12:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.59 one way or $59.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Fresno and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 133.63 mi (215.05 km).

Fresno

#1 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
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population65,017
Coordinates37.9318700, -121.6957900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Brentwood (-121.69579, 37.93187)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $29.59
Round trip
$59.19
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $29.59 $59.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $31.12 $62.24
Premium $6.24 $32.03 $64.05
Diesel $7.57 $38.82 $77.64

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 Fresno and Brentwood. The current time is 02:20:57.

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.