How far is Fremont, CA from San Bruno, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to San Bruno, CA is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Placer County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and San Bruno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and San Bruno.
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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
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Nimitz Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Downtown, Jackson Street
526 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 92 West: San Mateo Bridge, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Chabot College
2678 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
528 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco
2562 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Bruno Avenue
2697 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Downtown San Bruno, San Bruno Avenue West
88 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto San Bruno Avenue East
2913 ft · 1 min · San Bruno Avenue East
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
63 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right
108 m · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and San Bruno.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
CA 92 West
Keep slight right
9.14 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near San Bruno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to San Bruno?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Fremont and 16.7 miles from San Bruno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near San Bruno.
Stop Ideas Near Union City
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 Union City.
Fremont station
Hayward station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Pleasanton, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and San Bruno. Straight-line distance: 23.82 mi (38.33 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Bruno
A city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 44,051 |
| Coordinates | 37.6304900, -122.4110800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Bruno (-122.41108, 37.63049)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
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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