How far is North Fair Oaks, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from North Fair Oaks, CA to Fremont, CA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Fair Oaks and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Fair Oaks and Fremont.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Encina Avenue
747 ft · 38 sec · Encina Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Drive
784 ft · 41 sec · Oak Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Benito Avenue
1399 ft · 52 sec · San Benito Avenue
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Turn right onto Fair Oaks Avenue
1653 ft · 1 min · Fair Oaks Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marsh Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marsh Road
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Turn right onto Bayfront Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bayfront Expressway
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Continue on Dumbarton Bridge
6.6 mi · 9 min · Dumbarton Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 South, CA 84 East: San Jose, Fremont
2160 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
1404 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Mowry Avenue
643 ft · 11 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.5 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 North Fair Oaks and Fremont.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dumbarton Bridge
Continue on Dumbarton Bridge
6.63 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Fair Oaks and Sunny near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Fair Oaks to Fremont?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from North Fair Oaks and 8.6 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Fair Oaks and Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Fremont station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Hayward station
Santa Clara – Great America station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Fair Oaks and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 12.5 mi (20.11 km).
#1 North Fair Oaks
Census designated place
| Population | 14,687 |
| Coordinates | 37.4743800, -122.1966300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
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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