Brentwood, California to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

40.9 miles 65.9 km · straight line
54.6 miles actual route 87.9 km · driving distance
1h 12min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Brentwood, California from San Francisco?

The distance from Brentwood, California to San Francisco is 40.9 miles (65.9 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WSW of Brentwood, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 54.6 miles, taking about 1h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brentwood, California and San Francisco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Brentwood, California to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 12min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 26min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Brentwood, California & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Brentwood, California
37.93°N, 121.70°W
America/Los_Angeles
24m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 608.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM