How far is East Palo Alto, CA from Fremont, CA?

The driving distance from East Palo Alto, CA to Fremont, CA is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.82 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10 mi
16.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10 mi
Kilometers
16.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.82 mi
Kilometers
22.24 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 AM PDT
Return by in East Palo Alto
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Palo Alto
2026-04-18T08:18
Arrive Fremont
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Palo Alto
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newark
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From East Palo Alto
6.9 mi
00h 09m
To Fremont
6.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Palo Alto and Fremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Palo Alto and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on University Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bayfront Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bayfront Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Dumbarton Bridge

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Dumbarton Bridge

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 880 South, CA 84 East: San Jose, Fremont

    2160 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont

    1404 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Mowry Avenue

    643 ft · 11 sec · Mowry Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Palo Alto and Fremont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumbarton Bridge
6.63 mi · 48%
Nimitz Freeway
2.58 mi · 19%
Mowry Avenue
1.85 mi · 13%
University Avenue
1.24 mi · 9%
Bayfront Expressway
1.07 mi · 8%
I 880 South
0.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dumbarton Bridge

Continue on Dumbarton Bridge

6.63 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 09m from East Palo Alto
Leave By
7:52 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Palo Alto and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Palo Alto to Fremont?

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from East Palo Alto and 6.9 miles from Fremont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Palo Alto and Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newark, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.

RAIL

Fremont station

4 mi away
37260 Fremont Blvd.
BUS

Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California

10 mi away
999 Upper Mission Blvd
RAIL

Hayward station

16 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clara – Great America station

19 mi away
5099 Stars & Stripes Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Palo Alto and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.09 km).

East Palo Alto

#1 East Palo Alto

City in San Mateo County, California, United States

Population29,059
Coordinates37.4688300, -122.1410800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: University Avenue (-122.141179, 37.46887)
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.65
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.83 $5.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.97 $5.94
Premium $6.24 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $7.57 $3.71 $7.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Palo Alto and Fremont. The current time is 08:18:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.