How far is Fremont, CA from Hamilton City, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Hamilton City, CA is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (244 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.21 mi
03h 33m
Flight
151.62 mi
244.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.62 mi
Kilometers
244.01 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.21 mi
Kilometers
294.84 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton City
Wed, Jun 3, 10:12 AM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Wed, Jun 3, 1:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-06-03T06:38
Arrive Hamilton City
Wed, Jun 3, 10:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cottonwood
CA

Ghost town in Yolo County, California

From Fremont
91.7 mi
01h 46m
To Hamilton City
91.5 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Hamilton City.

  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

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 505 North: Winters, Redding

    803 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 505 North: Winters, Redding

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    98.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 32 East: Orland, Chico

    1214 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Newville Road

    1384 ft · 36 sec · Newville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Walker Street

    9.6 mi · 15 min · West Walker Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1149 ft · 25 sec · Canal Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1280 ft · 58 sec · West 4th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 505 North
99.4 mi · 54%
I 680 North
34.7 mi · 19%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.8 mi · 8%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi · 7%
West Walker Street
9.61 mi · 5%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
7.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 505 North

Continue straight

98.6 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
151.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottonwood
01h 46m from Fremont
Leave By
9:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Hamilton City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Hamilton City?

The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cottonwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Fremont and 91.5 miles from Hamilton City.

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

The direct path is about 151.6 miles (244 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.27 one way or $74.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Hamilton City.

Stop Ideas Near Cottonwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cottonwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cache Creek Casino Resort
Stay option 12.5 mi away

Cache Creek Casino Resort

Brooks , CA
14455 CA-16, Brooks, CA 95606, United States
Rating 4.1/5 8,916 reviews Tourist attraction,Hotel,Resort hotel,Casino
City of Davis Gymnastics
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

City of Davis Gymnastics

Davis , CA
23 Russell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616, United States
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office,Gymnastics center
Esparto Ace Hardware
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Esparto Ace Hardware

Esparto , CA
16851 Yolo Ave, Esparto, CA 95627, United States
Rating 4.6/5 70 reviews Hardware store,Home improvement store,Paint store,Tool store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottonwood.

RAIL

Davis station

24 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

42 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

42 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

47 mi away
177 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Hamilton City. Straight-line distance: 151.62 mi (244.01 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Hamilton City

#2 Hamilton City

A census-designated place in Yolo County, California.

Population169,300
Coordinates39.7426600, -122.0135900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Hamilton City (-122.01359, 39.74266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.47 L · about $37.27
Round trip
$74.54
12.92 gal · 48.94 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $37.27 $74.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $39.19 $78.37
Premium $6.24 $40.33 $80.66
Diesel $7.57 $48.88 $97.77

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Hamilton City. The current time is 06:38:44.

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.