How far is Fremont, CA from Chinatown, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Chinatown, CA is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Chinatown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Chinatown.
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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
17.8 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nimitz Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 Toll West: San Francisco, Bay Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left
2411 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80
67 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fremont Street, Folsom Street
2386 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Fremont Street
1613 ft · 1 min · Fremont Street
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Continue on Front Street
627 ft · 25 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto California Street
1646 ft · 55 sec · California Street
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Turn right onto Kearny Street
986 ft · 35 sec · Kearny Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
136 m · 24 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Grant Avenue
649 ft · 37 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
156 m · 24 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Chinatown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight left
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Chinatown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Chinatown?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
San Leandro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Fremont and 18.5 miles from Chinatown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Chinatown.
Stop Ideas Near San Leandro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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San Leandro City Council
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Leandro.
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Emeryville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Chinatown. Straight-line distance: 28.67 mi (46.14 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chinatown
Situated on the hilly terrain of downtown San Francisco at an average elevation of 95 feet, this densely populated neighborhood serves as a significant historical and cultural center for the Chinese diaspora in North America.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7966000, -122.4085800 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinatown (-122.40858, 37.7966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.26 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
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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