How far is Fremont, CA from Rio Linda, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Rio Linda, CA is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Solano County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Rio Linda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Rio Linda.
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Start on Mowry Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard
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Continue on Washington Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 680 North: Sacramento
1216 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
2053 ft · 27 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento
2286 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Norwood Avenue
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Norwood Avenue
2537 ft · 53 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Bell Avenue
2611 ft · 1 min · Bell Avenue
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Turn left onto Rio Linda Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · Rio Linda Boulevard
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Turn right
38 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto M Street
2287 ft · 1 min · M Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · M Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Rio Linda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 680 North
Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Rio Linda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Rio Linda?
The road trip is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Fremont and 56.2 miles from Rio Linda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.90 one way or $45.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Rio Linda.
Stop Ideas Near Suisun
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 Suisun.
Suisun–Fairfield station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Rio Linda. Straight-line distance: 84.23 mi (135.56 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rio Linda
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
| Population | 15,106 |
| Coordinates | 38.6910100, -121.4485700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Linda (-121.44857, 38.69101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $22.90 | $45.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $24.78 | $49.57 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.04 | $60.08 |
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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