How far is Oakland, CA from Fremont, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Fremont, CA is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.31 mi
00h 34m
Flight
23.48 mi
37.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.48 mi
Kilometers
37.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.31 mi
Kilometers
43.95 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Tue, May 12, 3:41 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Tue, May 12, 4:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-05-12T15:07
Arrive Fremont
Tue, May 12, 3:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cherryland
CA

Census designated place

From Oakland
13.2 mi
00h 17m
To Fremont
14 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    1058 ft · 53 sec · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    842 ft · 35 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1141 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1673 ft · 49 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    116 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 880 South: San Jose

    1146 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont

    1404 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Mowry Avenue

    643 ft · 11 sec · Mowry Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nimitz Freeway
23.4 mi · 86%
Mowry Avenue
1.85 mi · 7%
Madison Street
0.32 mi · 1%
I 880 South
0.22 mi · 1%
11th Street
0.22 mi · 1%
14th Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nimitz Freeway

Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

9.85 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cherryland
00h 17m from Oakland
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Cherryland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Oakland and 14 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Cherryland

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

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

RAIL

Hayward station

1 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

12 mi away
700 73rd Avenue
RAIL

Fremont station

16 mi away
37260 Fremont Blvd.
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

18 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 23.48 mi (37.79 km).

Oakland

#1 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.

Population424,891
Coordinates37.8043700, -122.2708000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.08
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.54 $11.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.82 $11.65
Premium $6.24 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $7.57 $7.26 $14.53

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Fremont. The current time is 15:07:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.