How far is Fremont, CA from Hollister, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Hollister, CA is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 01h 19m.
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 Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Hollister.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Hollister.
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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
35.3 mi · 41 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 25 East
1113 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Hollister Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Hollister Road
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Continue on Bolsa Road
6 mi · 8 min · Bolsa Road
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Turn straight
113 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bolsa Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bolsa Road
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Turn right onto San Felipe Road
3117 ft · 1 min · San Felipe Road
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Continue on San Benito Street
1509 ft · 56 sec · San Benito Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
49 m · 7 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Hollister.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bayshore Freeway
Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
35.3 mi · 00h 41m
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 Hollister.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Hollister?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Morgan Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Fremont and 31.4 miles from Hollister.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.81 one way or $25.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Hollister.
Stop Ideas Near Morgan Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Garage
San José Mayor's Office
San José City Hall
Old San José City Hall Cornerstone
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morgan Hill.
Morgan Hill, California
Gilroy, California
San Jose Diridon station
Scotts Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Hollister. Straight-line distance: 57.92 mi (93.21 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hollister
A city in San Benito County, California.
| Population | 41,805 |
| Coordinates | 36.8524500, -121.4016000 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hollister (-121.4016, 36.85245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.47 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
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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