How far is Fremont, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.09 mi
01h 46m
Flight
76.29 mi
122.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.29 mi
Kilometers
122.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.09 mi
Kilometers
169.13 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Fri, May 29, 3:56 PM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Fri, May 29, 5:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-05-29T14:09
Arrive Sacramento
Fri, May 29, 3:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Benicia
CA

City in Solano County, California, United States

From Fremont
52.5 mi
00h 53m
To Sacramento
52.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Sacramento.

  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

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    2053 ft · 27 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento

    2286 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles

    1053 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1052 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1112 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1 km · 44 sec · Westside Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown

    1300 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto J Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · J Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto H Street

    1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 36%
I 680 North
34.7 mi · 33%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi · 11%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
7.88 mi · 7%
Yolo Causeway
6.97 mi · 7%
Fremont Boulevard
1.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
76.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benicia
00h 53m from Fremont
Leave By
2:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Benicia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Fremont and 52.6 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 2:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Benicia

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

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

RAIL

Martinez station

4 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

11 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

13 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Richmond station

21 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 76.29 mi (122.77 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Sacramento

#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.04 L · about $21.40
Round trip
$42.81
7.42 gal · 28.08 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $21.40 $42.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $22.50 $45.01
Premium $6.24 $23.16 $46.32
Diesel $7.57 $28.07 $56.15

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Sacramento. The current time is 14:09:59.

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.