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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
17.8 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nimitz Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue on Nimitz Freeway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
29.7 mi · 35 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 116 West: Sebastopol, Downtown Cotati
1508 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Gravenstein Highway
137 m · 17 sec · Gravenstein Highway
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Turn left onto Old Redwood Highway
130 m · 7 sec · Old Redwood Highway
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Turn slight right onto Commerce Boulevard
1605 ft · 44 sec · Commerce Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Boulevard
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Boulevard
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Turn left onto Almond Street
49 m · 9 sec · Almond Street
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Turn right onto Alta Avenue
72 m · 10 sec · Alta Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Rohnert Park. Straight-line distance: 67.06 mi (107.92 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rohnert Park
A city in Sonoma County, California.
| Population | 42,975 |
| Coordinates | 38.3396400, -122.7011000 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rohnert Park (-122.7011, 38.33964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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