How far is Fremont, CA from Lompoc, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Lompoc, CA is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, named after its founder, Charles King
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Lompoc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Lompoc.
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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
38.6 mi · 45 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
10 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
135.9 mi · 2 hr 37 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on El Camino Real
21.4 mi · 25 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Betteravia Road
1037 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East Betteravia Road
1 mi · 1 min · East Betteravia Road
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Turn left onto South Broadway
2955 ft · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Orcutt Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Orcutt Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Cabrillo Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Lampoc
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North H Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Lompoc.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
136 mi · 02h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fremont and Rain near Lompoc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Lompoc?
The road trip is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
King City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from Fremont and 129.7 miles from Lompoc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.84 one way or $105.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fremont and Rain near Lompoc.
Stop Ideas Near King City
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 King City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Lompoc. Straight-line distance: 218.41 mi (351.49 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lompoc
A city in Santa Barbara County, California.
| Population | 42,253 |
| Coordinates | 34.6391500, -120.4579400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lompoc (-120.45794, 34.63915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $52.84 | $105.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $55.56 | $111.13 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $57.19 | $114.37 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $69.31 | $138.63 |
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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