How far is Fremont, CA from Colton, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Colton, CA is about 409.7 miles (659.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 355.2 miles (571.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 32m 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
409.68 mi
07h 46m
Flight
355.21 mi
571.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
355.21 mi
Kilometers
571.65 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
409.68 mi
Kilometers
659.32 km
Drive Time
07h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colton
Sat, May 2, 3:52 PM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Sat, May 2, 11:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-05-02T08:06
Arrive Colton
Sat, May 2, 3:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:46 PM to 3:16 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
8:28 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
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Fremont
204.9 mi
03h 53m
To Colton
204.9 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: San Bernardino, Los Angeles

    928 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon Avenue

    1567 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Mount Vernon Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Colton Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · North Colton Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Colton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
239 mi · 58%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 11%
Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 10%
Bayshore Freeway
32.3 mi · 8%
San Bernardino Freeway
19.5 mi · 5%
Nimitz Freeway
13.3 mi · 3%
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
07h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.5 mi
355.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
03h 53m from Fremont
Leave By
8:28 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Colton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 409.7 miles (659.3 km) and usually takes 07h 46m 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?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.9 miles from Fremont and 204.9 miles from Colton.

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

The direct path is about 355.2 miles (571.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 $83.42 one way or $166.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Colton. Straight-line distance: 355.21 mi (571.65 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

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

#2 Colton

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population54,661
Coordinates34.0739000, -117.3136500
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Colton (-117.31365, 34.0739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 659 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.46 gal
54.72 L · about $83.42
Round trip
$166.84
28.92 gal · 109.44 L
Estimated CO2
128.5 kg one way
Round trip: 257 kg / 567 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $83.42 $166.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $87.71 $175.43
Premium $6.24 $90.27 $180.55
Diesel $7.57 $109.42 $218.84

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Colton. The current time is 08:06:16.

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.