How far is Fremont, CA from Alameda, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Alameda, CA is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Alameda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Alameda.
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Start on Mowry Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 880 North: Oakland
1572 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Avenue, Fruitvale Avenue
802 ft · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 29th Avenue
828 ft · 22 sec · 29th Avenue
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Turn right onto Ford Street
109 m · 14 sec · Ford Street
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Turn sharp left onto 23rd Avenue
574 ft · 12 sec · 23rd Avenue
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Continue on Park Street Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · Park Street Bridge
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
2317 ft · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Willow Street
110 m · 14 sec · Willow Street
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Turn right onto Alameda Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Alameda Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Alameda.
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.
Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight left
14.7 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Fremont and Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Alameda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Alameda?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Cherryland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Fremont and 12.6 miles from Alameda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fremont and Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Alameda.
Stop Ideas Near Cherryland
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 Cherryland.
Hayward station
Oakland Coliseum station
Fremont station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Alameda. Straight-line distance: 21.42 mi (34.47 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alameda
A city in Alameda County, California.
| Population | 78,841 |
| Coordinates | 37.7709900, -122.2608700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alameda (-122.26087, 37.77099)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
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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