How far is Fair Oaks, CA from Fremont, CA?

The driving distance from Fair Oaks, CA to Fremont, CA is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.56 mi
02h 09m
Flight
85.18 mi
137.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.18 mi
Kilometers
137.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.56 mi
Kilometers
195.63 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Wed, May 13, 4:48 PM PDT
Return by in Fair Oaks
Wed, May 13, 6:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fair Oaks
2026-05-13T14:39
Arrive Fremont
Wed, May 13, 4:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fair Oaks
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Suisun
CA

City in Solano County, California, United States

From Fair Oaks
60.2 mi
01h 04m
To Fremont
61.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Oaks and Fremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fair Oaks and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on Sunrise Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Sacramento

    2967 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway

    12.7 mi · 14 min · El Dorado Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.2 mi · 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose

    3211 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    28.2 mi · 32 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Washington Boulevard

    1530 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Fremont Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mowry Avenue

    692 ft · 29 sec · Mowry Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    542 ft · 23 sec · Mowry Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Oaks and Fremont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.2 mi · 31%
Donald D Doyle Highway
29.6 mi · 24%
El Dorado Freeway
12.7 mi · 10%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 10%
Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8.03 mi · 7%
Capital City Freeway
5.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.2 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
85.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suisun
01h 04m from Fair Oaks
Leave By
2:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fair Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fair Oaks to Fremont?

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Fair Oaks and 61.3 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 2:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.75 one way or $49.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fair Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Suisun

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Suisun, 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 Suisun.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

20 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

22 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

26 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fair Oaks and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 85.18 mi (137.08 km).

Fair Oaks

#1 Fair Oaks

California

Population30,912
Coordinates38.6446300, -121.2721700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunrise Boulevard (-121.27225, 38.644651)
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $24.75
Round trip
$49.50
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $24.75 $49.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $26.02 $52.05
Premium $6.24 $26.78 $53.56
Diesel $7.57 $32.46 $64.92

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fair Oaks and Fremont. The current time is 14:39:34.

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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.