Brentwood, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Brentwood, CA is a convenient base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 371 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Brentwood, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
471.6 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
4h 40m
Bakersfield, CA
Plan Around Brentwood, CA
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Brentwood, CA
Brentwood, CA to Chula Vista, CA
Brentwood, CA to Riverside, CA
Brentwood, CA to Fontana, CA
Brentwood, CA to Irvine, CA
Brentwood, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Brentwood, CA to Anaheim, CA
Brentwood, CA to Long Beach, CA
Brentwood, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Brentwood, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Driving from Brentwood, CA
The typical drive from Brentwood, CA covers about 371 miles and takes around 7h 1m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 472 miles (9h), while the shortest is just 245 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Brentwood, CA most often head toward Chula Vista, CA (471.6 mi, 9h), Riverside, CA (394.8 mi, 7h 32m), Fontana, CA (389.2 mi, 7h 20m), Irvine, CA (384.2 mi, 7h 13m), and Santa Ana, CA (375.7 mi, 7h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 371-mile drive from Brentwood, CA, expect to burn about 14.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Brentwood, CA and 0 routes heading into Brentwood, CA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 245 to 472 miles.
The longest mapped route from Brentwood, CA covers 472 miles and takes approximately 9h. Shorter options start at just 245 miles.
The average route from Brentwood, CA runs about 371 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Brentwood, CA include Chula Vista, CA, Riverside, CA, Fontana, CA and Irvine, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Brentwood, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
64,609
Median Income
$139,567
Median Home Value
$791,600
Median Age
40.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Brentwood, CA at a Glance
Founded
1837
Elevation
259 ft
Area
15 mi²
Notable People from Brentwood, CA
A sampling of people born in Brentwood, CA.
Sarah G. Buxton
1965
American actress
Corinne Cole
1937
American Playboy Playmate
John J. Strauss
1957
American screenwriter and producer
Faye Resnick
1957
American designer
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Brentwood, CA.
Stone House of John Marsh
historic stone house in Contra Costa County, California
City data from Wikidata (Q846426), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Brentwood, CA
Brentwood is an affluent, suburban city in eastern Contra Costa County, California with a popular downtown for visitors coming from the Sacramento Valley to the county. It serves as one of the eastern gateways to the East Bay, along with Livermore. Many in the city are commuters.
1 East Contra Costa Historical Society & Museum, 3890 Sellers Ave, ☏ +1 925 625 3553.
AMC Brentwood 14 (Rave Motion Pictures Brentwood 14), 2625 Sand Creek Road (in The Streets of Brentwood shopping mall area). A 14-screen movie theater, with plenty of parking. 1 Delta Theater (Delta Cinema), 641 1st Street (in downtown Brentwood), ☏ +1 925 240 7335. A small, double-screen movie theater opened on July 26, 1938.
John's Ice Cream, 6660 Lone Tree Way, ☏ +1 925 516 7301. Homemade ice cream and one dollar scoops of hefty portions of ice cream. Kinders, 5411 Lone Tree Way #110, ☏ +1 925 308 7997. Known locally as one of the best places to get a great sandwich, local to Northern California with over a dozen franchises so far. Diger's Diner, 2261 Balfour Rd, ☏ +1 925 240 8958. Family owned local American style diner, known locally as having some of the best burgers. Jerry's Hot Dogs, 380 W Country Club Dr Unit I, ☏ +1 925 754 4313. M-Sa 11AM-7PM, Su 11AM-6PM. Known around the area for the best hot dogs and Gyros around. They offer a very large portion of chili cheese fries. A local favorite where you can actually get an authentic gyro. Under $15. 1 Marina Bar and Grill, 5879 Marina Rd, Discovery Bay, ☏ +1 925 239 4393.
Tailgaters Sport's Bar and Grill, 8065 Brentwood Blvd #6, ☏ +1 925 513 8281. Good food and great sports atmosphere has a fully stocked bar, turns into a nightclub usually after 10PM Brentwood's Co Co County Wine Company, 633 1st St, ☏ +1 925 634 9463. Has live music and dancing and offers samplings of various wines, cheeses and salami.
Best Western Hotel, 8820 Brentwood Blvd. Southeast of Brentwood. (updated Jul 2025) Holiday Inn Express and Suites (next to Best Western Hotel). Southeast of Brentwood. (updated Jun 2025) Orwood Resort, 4451 Orwood Rd, ☏ +1 925-634 7181. (updated Jan 2019)
Highway 4 passes through the western and southern edges of Brentwood. Follow signs to get to downtown Brentwood. A possible BART extension has been discussed but has yet to materialize; in the meantime, Tri Delta Transit buses connect Brentwood to Antioch BART station.
Taxi service is available, but on a much reduced scale as compared to major cities and you won't be able to hail a cab; it is necessary to call and arrange for a taxi to pick you up. Rates are fixed by city ordinance and do not vary among companies.
Travel tips adapted from Brentwood (California) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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