How far is Fremont, CA from El Dorado Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to El Dorado Hills, CA is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.26 mi
02h 38m
Flight
92.76 mi
149.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.76 mi
Kilometers
149.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.26 mi
Kilometers
212.85 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Dorado Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-18T03:52
Arrive El Dorado Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Fairfield
CA

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Fremont
66.1 mi
01h 19m
To El Dorado Hills
66.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and El Dorado Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and El Dorado Hills.

  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 left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    2053 ft · 27 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento

    2286 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway

    24.3 mi · 28 min · El Dorado Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward El Dorado Hills Boulevard

    1899 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on El Dorado Hills Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Hills Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Governor Drive

    957 ft · 28 sec · Governor Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stanford Lane

    612 ft · 27 sec · Stanford Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stanford Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and El Dorado Hills.

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 28%
I 680 North
34.7 mi · 26%
El Dorado Freeway
24.3 mi · 18%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi · 9%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
7.88 mi · 6%
Capital City Freeway
5.28 mi · 4%
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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 19m from Fremont
Leave By
1:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny near El Dorado Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to El Dorado Hills?

The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Fremont and 66.2 miles from El Dorado Hills.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.94 one way or $53.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Mostly Sunny near El Dorado Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

21 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

23 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

27 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and El Dorado Hills. Straight-line distance: 92.76 mi (149.28 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
El Dorado Hills

#2 El Dorado Hills

Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California

Population42,108
Coordinates38.6857400, -121.0821700
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: El Dorado Hills (-121.08217, 38.68574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.67 L · about $26.94
Round trip
$53.88
9.34 gal · 35.34 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $26.94 $53.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $28.33 $56.66
Premium $6.24 $29.15 $58.31
Diesel $7.57 $35.34 $70.68

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 El Dorado Hills. The current time is 03:52:15.

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.