How far is Fremont, CA from Trabuco Canyon, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Trabuco Canyon, CA is about 409.6 miles (659.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 364.7 miles (587 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Trabuco Canyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Trabuco Canyon.
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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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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1067 ft · 24 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose
1568 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
758 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
32.3 mi · 37 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1198 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street, First Street
1122 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Irvine Boulevard
6.9 mi · 11 min · Irvine Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 133 Toll North
1308 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor
1.2 km · 53 sec · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 241 South: Santa Margarita
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor
8.1 mi · 9 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward Auto Center Drive, Santa Margarita Parkway
2100 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Santa Margarita Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Santa Margarita Parkway
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Turn left onto Plano Trabuco Drive
3106 ft · 2 min · Plano Trabuco Drive
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Continue on Trabuco Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · Trabuco Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Trabuco Oaks Drive
1055 ft · 36 sec · Trabuco Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trabuco Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Trabuco Canyon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Fremont and Sunny near Trabuco Canyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Trabuco Canyon?
The road trip is about 409.6 miles (659.2 km) and usually takes 07h 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?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.9 miles from Fremont and 204.7 miles from Trabuco Canyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 364.7 miles (587 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 $83.42 one way or $166.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fremont and Sunny near Trabuco Canyon.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Trabuco Canyon. Straight-line distance: 364.77 mi (587.04 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trabuco Canyon
Unincorporated community in California
| Population | 3,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.6625200, -117.5903300 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trabuco Canyon (-117.59033, 33.66252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 659 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
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 | $83.42 | $166.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $87.71 | $175.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $90.27 | $180.55 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $109.42 | $218.84 |
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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