How far is Fremont, CA from Modesto, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Modesto, CA is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
67.33 mi
01h 30m
Flight
54.66 mi
87.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.66 mi
Kilometers
87.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.33 mi
Kilometers
108.35 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Modesto
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00 PM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Mon, Apr 13, 6:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-13T15:29
Arrive Modesto
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From Fremont
34.8 mi
00h 45m
To Modesto
32.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
45°F
Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Modesto.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Modesto.

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th Street, G Street

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 5th Street

    1201 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto G Street

    2267 ft · 1 min · G Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    122 m · 18 sec · 11th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Modesto.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 22%
CA 99 South
14.6 mi · 22%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 19%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 9%
I 680 North
5.85 mi · 9%
CA 84 East
5.47 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
00h 45m from Fremont
Leave By
3:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Fremont and Mostly Clear near Modesto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Modesto?

The road trip is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Fremont and 32.6 miles from Modesto.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fremont and Mostly Clear near Modesto.

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tracy, 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 Tracy.

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Modesto. Straight-line distance: 54.66 mi (87.96 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

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

#2 Modesto

The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.

Population215,666
Coordinates37.6391000, -120.9968800
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)
End: 11th Street (-120.996829, 37.639137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.99 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.35
4.74 gal · 17.98 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.67 $27.35
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.38 $28.75
Premium $6.24 $14.80 $29.59
Diesel $7.57 $17.93 $35.87

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Modesto. The current time is 15:29:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.