How far is Fremont, CA from Morgan Hill, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Morgan Hill, CA is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.1 mi
00h 48m
Flight
34.21 mi
55.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.21 mi
Kilometers
55.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.1 mi
Kilometers
61.31 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan Hill
Fri, May 22, 2:12 PM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Fri, May 22, 3:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-05-22T13:24
Arrive Morgan Hill
Fri, May 22, 2:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Alum Rock
CA

Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California

From Fremont
19.1 mi
00h 24m
To Morgan Hill
19 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Morgan Hill.

  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

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    1067 ft · 24 sec · Mowry Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose

    1568 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    758 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Bayshore Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cochrane Road

    2305 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cochrane Road

    2700 ft · 60 sec · Cochrane Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Butterfield Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Butterfield Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Avenue

    1181 ft · 34 sec · East Main Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bayshore Freeway
20.4 mi · 54%
Nimitz Freeway
13.3 mi · 35%
Mowry Avenue
1.59 mi · 4%
Butterfield Boulevard
1.19 mi · 3%
Cochrane Road
0.95 mi · 2%
I 880 South
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bayshore Freeway

Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

20.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alum Rock
00h 24m from Fremont
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Morgan Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Morgan Hill?

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Alum Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Fremont and 19 miles from Morgan Hill.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Morgan Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Morgan Hill. Straight-line distance: 34.21 mi (55.05 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Morgan Hill

#2 Morgan Hill

A city in Santa Clara County, California.

Population45,501
Coordinates37.1305000, -121.6543900
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Morgan Hill (-121.65439, 37.1305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.13 $16.26
Premium $6.24 $8.37 $16.73
Diesel $7.57 $10.14 $20.28

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Morgan Hill. The current time is 13:24:20.

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.