How far is Fremont, CA from Daly City, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Daly City, CA is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
City in San Mateo County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Daly City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Daly City.
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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
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Nimitz Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Downtown, Jackson Street
526 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 92 West: San Mateo Bridge, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Chabot College
2678 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
528 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco
2562 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 West: San Bruno
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 280 North: San Francisco
2107 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward John Daly Boulevard, Junipero Serra Boulevard
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Junipero Serra Boulevard
2921 ft · 1 min · Junipero Serra Boulevard
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Turn right onto John Daly Boulevard
2477 ft · 58 sec · John Daly Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mission Street
92 m · 15 sec · Mission Street
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
30 m · 6 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Daly City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fremont and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Daly City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Daly City?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Foster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Fremont and 20.6 miles from Daly City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 $8.37 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fremont and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Daly City.
Stop Ideas Near Foster City
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 Foster City.
Hayward station
Oakland Coliseum station
Fremont station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Daly City. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.22 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Daly City
The most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 106,280 |
| Coordinates | 37.7057700, -122.4619200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Daly City (-122.46192, 37.70577)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
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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