How far is Fremont, CA from Lathrop, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Lathrop, CA is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Lathrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Lathrop.
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Start on Mowry Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard
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Continue on Washington Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 680 North: Sacramento
1216 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue
4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lathrop Road
1746 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Lathrop Road
3130 ft · 1 min · Lathrop Road
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1319 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East J Street
147 m · 21 sec · East J Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East J Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Lathrop.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fremont and Partly Sunny near Lathrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Lathrop?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Fremont and 25.9 miles from Lathrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fremont and Partly Sunny near Lathrop.
Stop Ideas Near Livermore
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 Livermore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Lathrop. Straight-line distance: 43.3 mi (69.69 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lathrop
City in California
| Population | 26,373 |
| Coordinates | 37.8227000, -121.2766100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lathrop (-121.27661, 37.8227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $10.56 | $21.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.42 | $22.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.85 | $27.70 |
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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