How far is Danville, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Danville, CA to Fremont, CA is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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.
A city in Alameda County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Fremont.
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Start on West Prospect Avenue
76 m · 19 sec · West Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1416 ft · 30 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto San Ramon Valley Boulevard
2724 ft · 1 min · San Ramon Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sycamore Valley Road
67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Valley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 680 South: San Jose
1516 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
22.4 mi · 26 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Boulevard
1530 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mowry Avenue
692 ft · 29 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
542 ft · 23 sec · 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 Danville and Fremont.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Donald D Doyle Highway
Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
22.4 mi · 00h 26m
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 Danville and Sunny near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to Fremont?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Danville and 14.8 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Danville and Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton
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 Pleasanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 18.9 mi (30.41 km).
#1 Danville
Town in Contra Costa County, California
| Population | 44,883 |
| Coordinates | 37.8215900, -121.9999600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.77 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.57 | $15.13 |
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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