How far is Chinatown, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Chinatown, CA to Fremont, CA is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Alameda County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chinatown and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinatown and Fremont.
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Start on Pacific Avenue
24 m · 6 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Cordelia Street
103 m · 17 sec · Cordelia Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
675 ft · 35 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1303 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Montgomery Street
1680 ft · 49 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto Bush Street
989 ft · 35 sec · Bush Street
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Continue on 1st Street
2146 ft · 53 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on 1st Street
34 m · 5 sec · 1st Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 1st Street
90 m · 15 sec · 1st Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East: Bay Bridge, Oakland
550 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 South: Alameda, San Jose
2454 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 South
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
13 mi · 16 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
1404 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Mowry Avenue
643 ft · 11 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chinatown and Fremont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nimitz Freeway
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
13 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chinatown and Sunny near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chinatown to Fremont?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
San Leandro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Chinatown and 18.6 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chinatown and Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near San Leandro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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San Leandro City Council
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Leandro.
Oakland Coliseum station
Hayward station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Emeryville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chinatown and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 28.67 mi (46.14 km).
#1 Chinatown
Situated on the hilly terrain of downtown San Francisco at an average elevation of 95 feet, this densely populated neighborhood serves as a significant historical and cultural center for the Chinese diaspora in North America.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7966000, -122.4085800 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.26 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
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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