How far is Fremont, CA from Moraga, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Moraga, CA is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
35.83 mi
00h 50m
Flight
21.26 mi
34.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.26 mi
Kilometers
34.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.83 mi
Kilometers
57.66 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moraga
Tue, Apr 21, 9:28 PM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Tue, Apr 21, 10:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-21T20:38
Arrive Moraga
Tue, Apr 21, 9:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
San Leandro
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Fremont
17.9 mi
00h 25m
To Moraga
17.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mowry Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Mowry Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1572 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Nimitz Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Hesperian Boulevard

    936 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hesperian Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hesperian Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    88 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 150th Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · 150th Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 580 West: Oakland

    1254 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · MacArthur Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Warren Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Warren Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 East: Walnut Creek, Concord

    1604 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    150 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Grove Shafter Freeway

    1955 ft · 30 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    874 ft · 13 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Caldecott Tunnel

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Caldecott Tunnel

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Orinda, Moraga

    1673 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Camino Pablo

    151 m · 15 sec · Camino Pablo

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Moraga Way

    4.4 mi · 10 min · Moraga Way

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Viader Drive

    7 m · 1 sec · Viader Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Viader Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nimitz Freeway
12.6 mi · 35%
MacArthur Freeway
5.87 mi · 16%
Warren Freeway
5.39 mi · 15%
Moraga Way
4.36 mi · 12%
Caldecott Tunnel
2.34 mi · 7%
Hesperian Boulevard
1.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Nimitz Freeway

Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

6.43 mi · 00h 07m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Leandro
00h 25m from Fremont
Leave By
4:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fremont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moraga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

San Leandro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Fremont and 17.9 miles from Moraga.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fremont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moraga.

Stop Ideas Near San Leandro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around San Leandro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Restaurant
Food stop 14.6 mi away

Town Hall Restaurant

San Francisco , CA
342 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States
Rating 4.3/5 638 reviews American restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
City of Brisbane: Brisbane Marina
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

City of Brisbane: Brisbane Marina

Brisbane , CA
400 Sierra Point Pkwy, Brisbane, CA 94005, United States
Rating 4.8/5 49 reviews City government office,Marina
Foster City Community Center
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Foster City Community Center

Foster City , CA
1000 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
Rating 4.8/5 31 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Leandro.

RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

5 mi away
700 73rd Avenue
RAIL

Hayward station

8 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Oakland – Jack London Square station

13 mi away
245 Second Street
RAIL

Emeryville station

17 mi away
5885 Horton Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Moraga. Straight-line distance: 21.26 mi (34.21 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

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

#2 Moraga

Town in Contra Costa County, California, United States

Population16,967
Coordinates37.8349300, -122.1296900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Moraga (-122.12969, 37.83493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $7.33
Round trip
$14.65
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.33 $14.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.70 $15.41
Premium $6.24 $7.93 $15.86
Diesel $7.57 $9.61 $19.22

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Moraga. The current time is 20:38:06.

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.