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

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Pleasant Hill, CA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 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
37.2 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.9 mi
44.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.9 mi
Kilometers
44.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.2 mi
Kilometers
59.86 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM 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
Dublin
CA

The most populous city in Alameda County, California.

From Fremont
18.6 mi
00h 24m
To Pleasant Hill
18.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Contra Costa Boulevard, Pleasant Hill

    1738 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Contra Costa Boulevard

    2366 ft · 1 min · Contra Costa Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gregory Lane

    79 m · 15 sec · Gregory Lane

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gregory Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Pleasant 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 680 North
33.3 mi · 89%
Fremont Boulevard
1.94 mi · 5%
Washington Boulevard
1.16 mi · 3%
Contra Costa Boulevard
0.78 mi · 2%
Gregory Lane
0.05 mi
Mowry Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 680 North

Merge slight left

33 mi · 00h 38m

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
+9.3 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
00h 24m from Fremont
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Fremont and 18.6 miles from Pleasant Hill.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 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 $7.56 one way or $15.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Dublin

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

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

BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

3 mi away
5801 Owens Drive
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

7 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
RAIL

Hayward station

15 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Fremont station

17 mi away
37260 Fremont Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 27.9 mi (44.9 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

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

#2 Pleasant Hill

City in Contra Costa County, California, USA

Population34,781
Coordinates37.9479800, -122.0608000
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Pleasant Hill (-122.0608, 37.94798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.11
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.56 $15.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.95 $15.89
Premium $6.24 $8.18 $16.36
Diesel $7.57 $9.91 $19.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Pleasant Hill. The current time is 03:16:49.

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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.