How far is Fremont, CA from Sierra Madre, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Sierra Madre, CA is about 362.8 miles (583.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.4 miles (517.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
362.81 mi
06h 52m
Flight
321.38 mi
517.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.38 mi
Kilometers
517.21 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.81 mi
Kilometers
583.89 km
Drive Time
06h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sierra Madre
Sun, Apr 19, 11:19 AM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Sierra Madre
Sun, Apr 19, 11:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:22 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Fremont
181.4 mi
03h 26m
To Sierra Madre
181.4 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Sierra Madre.

  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

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    1067 ft · 24 sec · Mowry Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose

    1568 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    758 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    32.3 mi · 37 min · Bayshore Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road

    1539 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway

    40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles

    3148 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosemead Boulevard North, Michillinda Avenue

    1864 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Colorado Boulevard

    678 ft · 21 sec · East Colorado Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Michillinda Avenue

    896 ft · 24 sec · North Michillinda Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Baldwin Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Baldwin Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Baldwin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
239 mi · 66%
Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 11%
Bayshore Freeway
32.3 mi · 9%
Foothill Freeway
29.6 mi · 8%
Nimitz Freeway
13.3 mi · 4%
Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

181 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
321.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 26m from Fremont
Leave By
10:16 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fremont and Sunny near Sierra Madre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Sierra Madre?

The road trip is about 362.8 miles (583.9 km) and usually takes 06h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.4 miles from Fremont and 181.4 miles from Sierra Madre.

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

The direct path is about 321.4 miles (517.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.84 one way or $147.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fremont and Sunny near Sierra Madre.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Sierra Madre. Straight-line distance: 321.38 mi (517.21 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Sierra Madre

#2 Sierra Madre

City in California

Population10,621
Coordinates34.1616700, -118.0528500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Sierra Madre (-118.05285, 34.16167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.8 gal
48.46 L · about $73.84
Round trip
$147.69
25.6 gal · 96.92 L
Estimated CO2
113.8 kg one way
Round trip: 227.5 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $73.84 $147.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $77.64 $155.29
Premium $6.24 $79.91 $159.82
Diesel $7.57 $96.86 $193.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Sierra Madre. The current time is 04:27:03.

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.