How far is Fremont, CA from Orinda, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Orinda, CA is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Orinda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Orinda.
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Start on Mowry Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 880 North: Oakland
1572 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hesperian Boulevard
936 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Hesperian Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hesperian Boulevard
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Turn slight right
88 m · 13 sec
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Continue on 150th Avenue
2336 ft · 1 min · 150th Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 580 West: Oakland
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Warren Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Warren Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 East: Walnut Creek, Concord
1604 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
150 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grove Shafter Freeway
1955 ft · 30 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
874 ft · 13 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Continue on Caldecott Tunnel
2.3 mi · 3 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Orinda, Moraga
1673 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Camino Pablo
151 m · 15 sec · Camino Pablo
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Turn straight onto Moraga Way
140 m · 15 sec · Moraga Way
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Turn left onto Overhill Road
700 ft · 31 sec · Overhill Road
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Turn straight
101 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
101 m · 24 sec
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Continue on Overhill Road
700 ft · 32 sec · Overhill Road
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Turn right onto Moraga Way
82 m · 6 sec · Moraga Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moraga Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Orinda.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Orinda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Orinda?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Fremont and 16 miles from Orinda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Orinda.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Hayward station
Oakland Coliseum station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Orinda. Straight-line distance: 25.01 mi (40.25 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orinda
City in California, USA
| Population | 19,557 |
| Coordinates | 37.8771500, -122.1796900 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orinda (-122.17969, 37.87715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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