How far is Fremont, CA from Simi Valley, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Simi Valley, CA is about 351.4 miles (565.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289 miles (465.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m 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
351.45 mi
06h 42m
Flight
288.98 mi
465.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.98 mi
Kilometers
465.07 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.45 mi
Kilometers
565.6 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Simi Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-22T19:55
Arrive Simi Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 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
10:36 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
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Fremont
175.8 mi
03h 21m
To Simi Valley
175.7 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Simi Valley.

  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 right to continue on CA 14: Truck Route I 5

    3199 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Highway

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sierra Highway

    109 m · 11 sec · Sierra Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto San Fernando Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · San Fernando Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Balboa Road

    944 ft · 35 sec · Balboa Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Balboa Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Balboa Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward CA 118 West

    1880 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward First Street

    1667 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · First Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Los Angeles Avenue

    697 ft · 17 sec · East Los Angeles Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    856 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
239 mi · 68%
Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 12%
Bayshore Freeway
32.3 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Freeway
15.9 mi · 5%
Nimitz Freeway
13.3 mi · 4%
Balboa Boulevard
2.82 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 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
289 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
03h 21m from Fremont
Leave By
10:36 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fremont and Sunny near Simi Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Simi Valley?

The road trip is about 351.4 miles (565.6 km) and usually takes 06h 42m 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?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.8 miles from Fremont and 175.7 miles from Simi Valley.

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

The direct path is about 289 miles (465.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 $71.54 one way or $143.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fremont and Sunny near Simi Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Simi Valley. Straight-line distance: 288.98 mi (465.07 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Simi Valley

#2 Simi Valley

The third most populous city in Ventura County, California.

Population125,168
Coordinates34.2694500, -118.7814800
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Simi Valley (-118.78148, 34.26945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.4 gal
46.94 L · about $71.54
Round trip
$143.07
24.8 gal · 93.88 L
Estimated CO2
110.2 kg one way
Round trip: 220.4 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $71.54 $143.07
Mid-grade $6.07 $75.22 $150.44
Premium $6.24 $77.41 $154.83
Diesel $7.57 $93.83 $187.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Simi Valley. The current time is 19:55:23.

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.