How far is Fremont, CA from Hercules, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Hercules, CA is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Hercules.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Hercules.
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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
17.8 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nimitz Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue on Nimitz Freeway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
598 ft · 8 sec · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 East: Stockton, Hercules
734 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hercules, Willow Avenue
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Avenue
1640 ft · 47 sec · Willow Avenue
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Turn right onto Sycamore Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Sycamore Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
139 m · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Hercules.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight left
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Hercules.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Hercules?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Alameda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Fremont and 22.9 miles from Hercules.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Hercules.
Stop Ideas Near Alameda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Alameda Public Works Department
Old Berkeley City Hall
My City Hall Wedding
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alameda.
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Oakland Coliseum station
Emeryville station
Berkeley station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Hercules. Straight-line distance: 36.3 mi (58.42 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hercules
City in western Contra Costa County, California
| Population | 26,221 |
| Coordinates | 38.0171400, -122.2885800 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hercules (-122.28858, 38.01714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
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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