How far is Fremont, CA from North Fair Oaks, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to North Fair Oaks, CA is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.75 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.5 mi
20.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.5 mi
Kilometers
20.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.75 mi
Kilometers
26.96 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Fair Oaks
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 PM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Sat, Apr 18, 2:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-18T13:24
Arrive North Fair Oaks
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newark
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Fremont
8.4 mi
00h 13m
To North Fair Oaks
8.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and North Fair Oaks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and North Fair Oaks.

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 West: Decoto Road, Dumbarton Bridge

    1793 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Decoto Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Decoto Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    9 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Marsh Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marsh Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fair Oaks Avenue

    1653 ft · 1 min · Fair Oaks Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto San Benito Avenue

    1399 ft · 51 sec · San Benito Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Oak Drive

    784 ft · 38 sec · Oak Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Encina Avenue

    747 ft · 33 sec · Encina Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and North Fair Oaks.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Decoto Road
10.2 mi · 61%
Nimitz Freeway
2.55 mi · 15%
Mowry Avenue
1.39 mi · 8%
Marsh Road
1.09 mi · 6%
CA 84 West
0.34 mi · 2%
Fair Oaks Avenue
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Decoto Road

Keep slight right

9.03 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 13m from Fremont
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny near North Fair Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to North Fair Oaks?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Fremont and 8.4 miles from North Fair Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Mostly Sunny near North Fair Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

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

RAIL

Fremont station

4 mi away
37260 Fremont Blvd.
BUS

Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California

10 mi away
999 Upper Mission Blvd
RAIL

Hayward station

16 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clara – Great America station

19 mi away
5099 Stars & Stripes Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and North Fair Oaks. Straight-line distance: 12.5 mi (20.11 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
North Fair Oaks

#2 North Fair Oaks

Census designated place

Population14,687
Coordinates37.4743800, -122.1966300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: North Fair Oaks (-122.19663, 37.47438)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $3.40
Round trip
$6.81
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.40 $6.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.58 $7.16
Premium $6.24 $3.68 $7.37
Diesel $7.57 $4.46 $8.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and North Fair Oaks. The current time is 13:24:37.

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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.