How far is Lincoln, CA from Fremont, CA?

The driving distance from Lincoln, CA to Fremont, CA is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.61 mi
02h 24m
Flight
100.2 mi
161.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.2 mi
Kilometers
161.25 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.61 mi
Kilometers
216.63 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Mon, Jun 1, 2:09 PM PDT
Return by in Lincoln
Mon, Jun 1, 4:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-06-01T11:45
Arrive Fremont
Mon, Jun 1, 2:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Fairfield
CA

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Lincoln
66.7 mi
01h 12m
To Fremont
67.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
88°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward CA 65 South: Roseville

    896 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Sacramento

    2423 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.2 mi · 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose

    3211 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    28.2 mi · 32 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Washington Boulevard

    1530 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Washington Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Fremont Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mowry Avenue

    692 ft · 29 sec · Mowry Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    542 ft · 23 sec · Mowry Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
44.3 mi · 33%
Donald D Doyle Highway
29.6 mi · 22%
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.2 mi · 10%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 9%
Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8.03 mi · 6%
CA 65 South
7.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.2 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 12m from Lincoln
Leave By
1:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Fremont?

The road trip is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Lincoln and 67.9 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.40 one way or $54.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

21 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

23 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

27 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 100.2 mi (161.25 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

The most populous city in Placer County, California.

Population48,996
Coordinates38.8915600, -121.2930100
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Boulevard (-121.292817, 38.89156)
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.98 L · about $27.40
Round trip
$54.81
9.5 gal · 35.96 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $27.40 $54.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $28.81 $57.63
Premium $6.24 $29.65 $59.31
Diesel $7.57 $35.94 $71.89

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Fremont. The current time is 11:45:13.

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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.