How far is Lamont, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Lamont, CA to Fremont, CA is about 265.3 miles (427 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lamont and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lamont and Fremont.
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Start on Hall Road
7 m · 5 sec · Hall Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2643 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Panama Road
5 mi · 9 min · East Panama Road
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Continue on Taft Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Taft Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
2362 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
158.4 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
1419 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lamont and Fremont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
158 mi · 02h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lamont and Chance Light Rain near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lamont to Fremont?
The road trip is about 265.3 miles (427 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tranquillity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Lamont and 132.8 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.00 one way or $108.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lamont and Chance Light Rain near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Tranquillity
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 Tranquillity.
Madera
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lamont and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 232.85 mi (374.74 km).
#1 Lamont
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 15,120 |
| Coordinates | 35.2596800, -118.9142700 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $54.00 | $108.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $56.78 | $113.56 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $58.43 | $116.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $70.83 | $141.65 |
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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