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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.74 mi
01h 08m
Flight
43.3 mi
69.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.3 mi
Kilometers
69.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.74 mi
Kilometers
83.26 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lathrop
Tue, May 5, 2:19 AM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Tue, May 5, 3:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-05-05T01:11
Arrive Lathrop
Tue, May 5, 2:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Fremont
25.8 mi
00h 34m
To Lathrop
25.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW

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.

  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

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lathrop Road

    1746 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lathrop Road

    3130 ft · 1 min · Lathrop Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1319 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East J Street

    147 m · 21 sec · East J Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 28%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 25%
I 680 North
5.85 mi · 11%
CA 84 East
5.47 mi · 11%
Isabel Avenue
4.35 mi · 8%
Westside Freeway
3.69 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 34m from Fremont
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livermore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Lathrop. Straight-line distance: 43.3 mi (69.69 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

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

#2 Lathrop

City in California

Population26,373
Coordinates37.8227000, -121.2766100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Lathrop (-121.27661, 37.8227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.11
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Lathrop. The current time is 01:11:10.

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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.