How far is Fremont, CA from Burlingame, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Burlingame, CA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.81 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.82 mi
33.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Fremont.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.82 mi
Kilometers
33.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.81 mi
Kilometers
47.97 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlingame
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-22T23:13
Arrive Burlingame
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Union City
CA

A city in Placer County, California.

From Fremont
14.9 mi
00h 18m
To Burlingame
14.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
Burlingame Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using San Bruno as the closest live forecast in the San Mateo County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp straight toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1572 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Nimitz Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Nimitz Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Nimitz Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Downtown, Jackson Street

    526 ft · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 92 West: San Mateo Bridge, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Chabot College

    2678 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    528 ft · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco

    2562 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Bayshore Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Airport Boulevard

    1731 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Bayshore Highway

    580 ft · 19 sec · Old Bayshore Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2989 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto El Camino Real

    21 m · 1 sec · El Camino Real

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · El Camino Real

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 92 West
13.5 mi · 45%
Nimitz Freeway
8.92 mi · 30%
Bayshore Freeway
4.23 mi · 14%
Mowry Avenue
1.39 mi · 5%
Broadway
0.89 mi · 3%
US 101 North
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CA 92 West

Keep slight right

9.14 mi · 00h 11m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
00h 18m from Fremont
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fremont and Chance Light Rain near Burlingame.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Fremont and 14.9 miles from Burlingame.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fremont and Chance Light Rain near Burlingame.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

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

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

RAIL

Fremont station

8 mi away
37260 Fremont Blvd.
RAIL

Hayward station

8 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
BUS

Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California

15 mi away
999 Upper Mission Blvd
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

19 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Burlingame. Straight-line distance: 20.82 mi (33.51 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

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

#2 Burlingame

City in the U.

Population29,557
Coordinates37.5841000, -122.3660800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Burlingame (-122.36608, 37.5841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
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
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $6.06
Round trip
$12.11
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.06 $12.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.37 $12.74
Premium $6.24 $6.56 $13.11
Diesel $7.57 $7.95 $15.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Burlingame. The current time is 23:13:36.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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