How far is Fremont, CA from McFarland, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to McFarland, CA is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and McFarland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and McFarland.
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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
32.3 mi · 37 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
123.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Wasco
1720 ft · 24 sec
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Merge left onto Paso Robles Highway
25.5 mi · 34 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue on Paso Robles Highway
757 ft · 10 sec · Paso Robles Highway
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Take the exit straight
579 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward McFarland, Sherwood Avenue
1044 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue Access Ramp
149 m · 10 sec · Sherwood Avenue Access Ramp
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Continue on 1st Street
1752 ft · 54 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Kern Avenue
117 m · 17 sec · West Kern Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kern Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and McFarland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
124 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny near McFarland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to McFarland?
The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Fremont and 122.3 miles from McFarland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 7:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.79 one way or $99.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fremont and Mostly Sunny near McFarland.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and McFarland. Straight-line distance: 200.27 mi (322.31 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McFarland
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 12,482 |
| Coordinates | 35.6780100, -119.2292700 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: McFarland (-119.22927, 35.67801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $49.79 | $99.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $52.35 | $104.70 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $53.88 | $107.75 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $65.30 | $130.61 |
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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