How far is Stockton, CA from Brentwood, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Brentwood, CA is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Brentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Brentwood.
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Start on East Fremont Street
153 m · 31 sec · East Fremont Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Charter Way
4.5 mi · 7 min · West Charter Way
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Continue straight
15.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 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 Stockton and Brentwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Charter Way
Continue straight
15.1 mi · 00h 22m
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 Stockton 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 Stockton to Brentwood?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Discovery Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Stockton and 13.5 miles from Brentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.
Stop Ideas Near Discovery Bay
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 Discovery Bay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 22.14 mi (35.63 km).
#1 Stockton
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Stockton metropolitan area.
| Population | 312,716 |
| Coordinates | 37.9577000, -121.2907800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
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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