How far is Fremont, CA from Oakley, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Oakley, CA is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
50.49 mi
01h 13m
Flight
34.5 mi
55.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.5 mi
Kilometers
55.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.49 mi
Kilometers
81.25 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-23T08:34
Arrive Oakley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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

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
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Fremont
25.2 mi
00h 36m
To Oakley
25.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
Oakley Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Concord as the closest live forecast in the Contra Costa County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Brentwood, Vasco Road

    756 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Vasco Road North, Brentwood

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Vasco Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · South Vasco Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Laurel Road

    1336 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Laurel Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Laurel Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Empire Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Empire Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Vasco Road
23.9 mi · 47%
I 680 North
5.85 mi · 12%
CA 84 East
5.47 mi · 11%
Isabel Avenue
4.35 mi · 9%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
3.84 mi · 8%
Fremont Boulevard
1.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Vasco Road

Merge slight left onto South Vasco Road

17.7 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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 36m from Fremont
Leave By
4:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Oakley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Fremont and 25.2 miles from Oakley.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.27 one way or $20.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Oakley.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

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

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Oakley. Straight-line distance: 34.5 mi (55.53 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

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

#2 Oakley

A city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population42,710
Coordinates37.9974200, -121.7124500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Oakley (-121.71245, 37.99742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.74 L · about $10.27
Round trip
$20.54
3.56 gal · 13.48 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.27 $20.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.80 $21.59
Premium $6.24 $11.11 $22.23
Diesel $7.57 $13.47 $26.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Oakley. The current time is 08:34:46.

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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.