How far is Fremont, CA from Alamo, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Alamo, CA is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.08 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21 mi
33.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21 mi
Kilometers
33.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.08 mi
Kilometers
48.41 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Sat, Apr 18, 2:46 AM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Sat, Apr 18, 3:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-18T02:06
Arrive Alamo
Sat, Apr 18, 2:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

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

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

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
Pleasanton
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Fremont
15 mi
00h 19m
To Alamo
15 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Alamo.

  1. 1

    Start on Mowry Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · Mowry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 680 North: Sacramento

    1216 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Stone Valley Road West

    1296 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stone Valley Road

    1482 ft · 46 sec · Stone Valley Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Danville Boulevard

    34 m · 8 sec · Danville Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 680 North
26.4 mi · 88%
Fremont Boulevard
1.94 mi · 6%
Washington Boulevard
1.16 mi · 4%
Stone Valley Road
0.28 mi · 1%
Stone Valley Road West
0.25 mi · 1%
Danville Boulevard
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 680 North

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasanton
00h 19m from Fremont
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Alamo?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 15 miles from Fremont and 15 miles from Alamo.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton

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

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

RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

1 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

5 mi away
5801 Owens Drive
BUS

Livermore, California

13 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

14 mi away
575 South Vasco Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 21 mi (33.79 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Alamo

#2 Alamo

Census designated place in California, United States

Population14,570
Coordinates37.8502000, -122.0321800
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Alamo (-122.03218, 37.8502)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $6.12
Round trip
$12.23
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.12 $12.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.43 $12.86
Premium $6.24 $6.62 $13.24
Diesel $7.57 $8.02 $16.04

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 Fremont and Alamo. The current time is 02:06:21.

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.