How far is Fremont, CA from Sonoma, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Sonoma, CA is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
Place in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Sonoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Sonoma.
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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 left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway
752 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 37: Napa
2517 ft · 1 min
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Continue on CA 37
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard
1912 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Sonoma Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway Street
4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Turn left onto Carneros Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Carneros Highway
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Continue on Fremont Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Fremont Drive
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Turn right onto Napa Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Napa Road
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Napa Street
14 m · 1 sec · West Napa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Napa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Sonoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight left
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fremont and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Sonoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Sonoma?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
East Richmond Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Fremont and 38.2 miles from Sonoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.52 one way or $31.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fremont and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Sonoma.
Stop Ideas Near East Richmond Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Richmond Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Sonoma. Straight-line distance: 57.4 mi (92.37 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sonoma
Town in Sonoma County, California, United States
| Population | 10,973 |
| Coordinates | 38.2918600, -122.4580400 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sonoma (-122.45804, 38.29186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.36 | $40.71 |
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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