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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
The most populous city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on Mowry Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard
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Continue on Washington Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 680 North: Sacramento
1216 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
1.2 km · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Clayton Road, Concord
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
640 ft · 24 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Willow Pass Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Willow Pass Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dublin.
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA
Hayward station
Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Concord. Straight-line distance: 29.78 mi (47.93 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 128,544 |
| Coordinates | 37.9779800, -122.0310700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Concord (-122.03107, 37.97798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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