How far is Discovery Bay, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Discovery Bay, CA to Fremont, CA is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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 01h 03m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Discovery Bay and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Discovery Bay and Fremont.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Discovery Bay Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Discovery Bay Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Byron Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Byron Highway
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Turn right onto Camino Diablo
1.6 mi · 4 min · Camino Diablo
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Turn left onto Vasco Road
14.2 mi · 20 min · Vasco Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 West: Oakland
2042 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
1611 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Isabel Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue
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Continue on Vallecitos Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose
2276 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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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 Discovery Bay 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.
Vasco Road
Turn left onto Vasco Road
14.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Discovery Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Discovery Bay to Fremont?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Discovery Bay and 23.1 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Discovery Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Livermore
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 Livermore.
Livermore, California
Livermore, CA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Discovery Bay and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 32.71 mi (52.64 km).
#1 Discovery Bay
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
| Population | 13,352 |
| Coordinates | 37.9085400, -121.6002300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.71 | $19.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.11 | $24.21 |
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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