How far is Fremont, CA from Concord, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Concord, CA is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.83 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.78 mi
47.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.78 mi
Kilometers
47.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.83 mi
Kilometers
64.1 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 9:47 PM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Fri, Apr 17, 10:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-17T20:56
Arrive Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 9:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Dublin
CA

The most populous city in Alameda County, California.

From Fremont
19.9 mi
00h 25m
To Concord
19.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg

    1.2 km · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Clayton Road, Concord

    1427 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Market Street

    640 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Willow Pass Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Willow Pass Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Pass Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 680 North
34.7 mi · 87%
Fremont Boulevard
1.94 mi · 5%
Washington Boulevard
1.16 mi · 3%
Willow Pass Road
0.94 mi · 2%
CA 242 North
0.72 mi · 2%
Clayton Road
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 680 North

Merge slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
00h 25m from Fremont
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Fremont and 19.9 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Dublin

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

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

BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

3 mi away
5801 Owens Drive
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

7 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
RAIL

Hayward station

15 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Fremont station

17 mi away
37260 Fremont Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Concord. Straight-line distance: 29.78 mi (47.93 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

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

#2 Concord

The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population128,544
Coordinates37.9779800, -122.0310700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Concord (-122.03107, 37.97798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.27
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $8.13 $16.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.55 $17.11
Premium $6.24 $8.80 $17.61
Diesel $7.57 $10.67 $21.34

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 Concord. The current time is 20:56:00.

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.