How far is Fremont, CA from Rohnert Park, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Rohnert Park, CA is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
78.19 mi
01h 38m
Flight
67.06 mi
107.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.06 mi
Kilometers
107.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.19 mi
Kilometers
125.83 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rohnert Park
Fri, Apr 17, 11:27 PM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-17T21:48
Arrive Rohnert Park
Fri, Apr 17, 11:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Richmond
CA

The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

From Fremont
39.1 mi
00h 49m
To Rohnert Park
39.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Rohnert Park.

  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

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Nimitz Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    17.8 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Nimitz Freeway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

    12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    29.7 mi · 35 min · Redwood Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 116 West: Sebastopol, Downtown Cotati

    1508 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gravenstein Highway

    137 m · 17 sec · Gravenstein Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Redwood Highway

    130 m · 7 sec · Old Redwood Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Commerce Boulevard

    1605 ft · 44 sec · Commerce Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Boulevard

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Almond Street

    49 m · 9 sec · Almond Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Alta Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Alta Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alta Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
29.7 mi · 38%
Nimitz Freeway
28.4 mi · 36%
John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 16%
Eastshore Freeway
3.34 mi · 4%
Mowry Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
US 101 North
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

29.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 49m from Fremont
Leave By
3:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Rohnert Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Rohnert Park?

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Fremont and 39.1 miles from Rohnert Park.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Rohnert Park.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richmond and the surrounding midpoint area.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer

San Francisco , CA
3365 Sacramento St #435, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer,Photographer,Wedding service
Alameda Public Works Department
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Alameda Public Works Department

Alameda , CA
950 W Mall Square, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Home and construction
SF City Hall Photo
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

SF City Hall Photo

San Francisco , CA
30 Patton St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
Rating 4.9/5 47 reviews Photographer,Wedding photographer
My City Hall Wedding
Practical stop 10 mi away

My City Hall Wedding

San Francisco , CA
1480 Sutter St #302, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews Wedding photographer,Wedding planner,Wedding service,Wedding store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.

RAIL

Richmond station

1700 Nevin Avenue
RAIL

Berkeley station

9 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Emeryville station

12 mi away
5885 Horton Street
BUS

San Francisco (Wharf), California

15 mi away
Beach St. & The Embarcadero

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Rohnert Park. Straight-line distance: 67.06 mi (107.92 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Rohnert Park

#2 Rohnert Park

A city in Sonoma County, California.

Population42,975
Coordinates38.3396400, -122.7011000
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Rohnert Park (-122.7011, 38.33964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.44 L · about $15.92
Round trip
$31.84
5.52 gal · 20.88 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.92 $31.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $6.24 $17.23 $34.46
Diesel $7.57 $20.88 $41.77

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 Rohnert Park. The current time is 21:48:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.