How far is Fremont, CA from Alpine, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Alpine, CA is about 494.8 miles (796.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 439.1 miles (706.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
494.79 mi
09h 30m
Flight
439.15 mi
706.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
439.15 mi
Kilometers
706.75 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
494.79 mi
Kilometers
796.29 km
Drive Time
09h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpine
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-18T20:30
Arrive Alpine
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:31 PM to 5:01 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Greenfield
CA

City in Monterey County, California, United States

From Fremont
247.5 mi
04h 45m
To Alpine
247.3 mi
04h 45m

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
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mowry Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Mowry Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    1067 ft · 24 sec · Mowry Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose

    1568 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    758 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    32.3 mi · 37 min · Bayshore Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road

    1539 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway

    40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles

    3148 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    788 ft · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

    981 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Newport Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    1943 ft · 44 sec · Newport Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Walnut Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Jamboree Road

    2595 ft · 38 sec · Jamboree Road

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South

    1479 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  33. 33

    Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · San Diego Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Jacob Dekema Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 52: Junction

    992 ft · 19 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 52 East: Santee

    2985 ft · 57 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto San Clemente Canyon Freeway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · San Clemente Canyon Freeway

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 67 North: Ramona

    1.1 km · 1 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto San Vicente Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · San Vicente Freeway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward Mapleview Street East, Business District

    48 m · 5 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Mapleview Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mapleview Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Lake Jennings Park Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lake Jennings Park Road

  44. 44

    Take the ramp straight toward I 8 East: El Centro

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Kumeyaay Highway

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpine, Tavern Road

    1807 ft · 46 sec

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Tavern Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Tavern Road

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Alpine Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Alpine Boulevard

  49. 49

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
10 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
239 mi · 48%
San Diego Freeway
63.2 mi · 13%
Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 8%
Santa Ana Freeway
35 mi · 7%
Bayshore Freeway
32.3 mi · 7%
I 405 South
25 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

181 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
439.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
04h 45m from Fremont
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Alpine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 494.8 miles (796.3 km) and usually takes 09h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.5 miles from Fremont and 247.3 miles from Alpine.

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

The direct path is about 439.1 miles (706.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $100.73 one way or $201.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

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

RAIL

Bakersfield

12 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

47 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

52 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

79 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 439.15 mi (706.75 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

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

#2 Alpine

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States

Population14,236
Coordinates32.8350500, -116.7664100
Altitude559
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Alpine (-116.76641, 32.83505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 796 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.46 gal
66.09 L · about $100.73
Round trip
$201.45
34.92 gal · 132.18 L
Estimated CO2
155.2 kg one way
Round trip: 310.3 kg / 684 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $100.73 $201.45
Mid-grade $6.07 $105.91 $211.82
Premium $6.24 $109.00 $218.01
Diesel $7.57 $132.12 $264.24

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Alpine. The current time is 20:30:43.

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.