How far is Fremont, CA from Glendale, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Glendale, CA is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kings County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Glendale.
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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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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1067 ft · 24 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose
1568 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
758 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
32.3 mi · 37 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Colorado Street, South Pacific Avenue, San Fernando Road
2274 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Colorado Street Freeway Extension
3013 ft · 38 sec · Colorado Street Freeway Extension
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Turn slight right onto West Colorado Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Colorado Street
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Turn right onto South Brand Boulevard
9 m · 1 sec · South Brand Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Brand Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Glendale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Glendale?
The road trip is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.3 miles from Fremont and 175.2 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 $71.36 one way or $142.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
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 Avenal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 314.74 mi (506.52 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendale
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 197,747 |
| Coordinates | 34.1425100, -118.2550800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendale (-118.25508, 34.14251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $71.36 | $142.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $75.04 | $150.07 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $77.23 | $154.45 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $93.60 | $187.21 |
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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