How far is Fremont, CA from Healdsburg, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Healdsburg, CA is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.36 mi
02h 01m
Flight
87.63 mi
141.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.63 mi
Kilometers
141.03 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.36 mi
Kilometers
159.91 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Healdsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-22T23:13
Arrive Healdsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Santa Venetia
CA

Census-designated place in Marin County, California

From Fremont
49.7 mi
01h 00m
To Healdsburg
49.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
Healdsburg Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Wednesday
Using Sebastopol as the closest live forecast in the Sonoma County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Healdsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Mowry Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Mowry Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1572 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Nimitz Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    17.8 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Nimitz Freeway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

    12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    51.6 mi · 1 hr · Redwood Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Healdsburg

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Healdsburg Avenue

    1482 ft · 52 sec · Healdsburg Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Healdsburg Avenue

    35 m · 6 sec · Healdsburg Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Healdsburg Avenue

    702 ft · 24 sec · Healdsburg Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Matheson Street

    120 m · 16 sec · Matheson Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matheson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
51.6 mi · 52%
Nimitz Freeway
28.4 mi · 29%
John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 13%
Eastshore Freeway
3.34 mi · 3%
Mowry Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
US 101 North
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

51.6 mi · 01h 00m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Venetia
01h 00m from Fremont
Leave By
2:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fremont and Chance Light Rain near Healdsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Healdsburg?

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Santa Venetia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Fremont and 49.6 miles from Healdsburg.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fremont and Chance Light Rain near Healdsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Venetia

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 Santa Venetia and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

BikeLink : Richmond City Hall

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4 mi away

City Hall Records

San Rafael , CA
101 Glacier Point, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Distribution service
El Cerrito City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Venetia.

RAIL

Richmond station

17 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue
BUS

San Francisco (Wharf), California

23 mi away
Beach St. & The Embarcadero
BUS

San Francisco (Financial), California

25 mi away
5 Embarcadero Center
RAIL

Berkeley station

25 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Healdsburg. Straight-line distance: 87.63 mi (141.03 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Healdsburg

#2 Healdsburg

City in California

Population11,929
Coordinates38.6104700, -122.8691600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Healdsburg (-122.86916, 38.61047)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.50
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $20.25 $40.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $21.29 $42.58
Premium $6.24 $21.91 $43.83
Diesel $7.57 $26.56 $53.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Healdsburg. The current time is 23:13:42.

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.