How far is Orinda, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Orinda, CA to Fremont, CA is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orinda and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orinda and Fremont.
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Start on Moraga Way
66 m · 9 sec · Moraga Way
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Continue on Camino Pablo
1625 ft · 37 sec · Camino Pablo
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland
1227 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 West: Oakland
1577 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel
1.4 km · 1 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 13 South: Hayward, Piedmont, East Oakland
1419 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Warren Freeway
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Continue on Warren Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Warren Freeway
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 150th Avenue, Fairmont Drive
1045 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto 150th Avenue
2161 ft · 60 sec · 150th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hesperian Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hesperian Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 880 South: San Jose
716 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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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 Orinda 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.
MacArthur Freeway
Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
5.79 mi · 00h 07m
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 Orinda and Mostly Sunny near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orinda to Fremont?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Orinda and 18.5 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orinda and Mostly Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Hayward station
Oakland Coliseum station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orinda and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 25.01 mi (40.25 km).
#1 Orinda
City in California, USA
| Population | 19,557 |
| Coordinates | 37.8771500, -122.1796900 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
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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