How far is Piedmont, CA from Fremont, CA?

The driving distance from Piedmont, CA to Fremont, CA is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
30.83 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.25 mi
37.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.25 mi
Kilometers
37.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.83 mi
Kilometers
49.61 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Tue, May 12, 4:20 PM PDT
Return by in Piedmont
Tue, May 12, 5:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piedmont
2026-05-12T15:39
Arrive Fremont
Tue, May 12, 4:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Piedmont
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
Ashland
CA

City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States

From Piedmont
14.3 mi
00h 20m
To Fremont
16.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
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 Piedmont and Fremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Magnolia Avenue

    9 m · 9 sec · Magnolia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2536 ft · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Moraga Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Moraga Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 13 South: Hayward

    1019 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Warren Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Warren Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Warren Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Warren Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · MacArthur Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 150th Avenue, Fairmont Drive

    1045 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 150th Avenue

    2161 ft · 60 sec · 150th Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hesperian Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hesperian Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 880 South: San Jose

    716 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Nimitz Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont

    1404 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Mowry Avenue

    643 ft · 11 sec · Mowry Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piedmont 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nimitz Freeway
12.5 mi · 41%
MacArthur Freeway
5.79 mi · 19%
Warren Freeway
4.36 mi · 14%
Mowry Avenue
1.85 mi · 6%
Hesperian Boulevard
1.58 mi · 5%
Moraga Avenue
1.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
00h 20m from Piedmont
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 14.3 miles from Piedmont and 16.5 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Hayward station

3 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

10 mi away
700 73rd Avenue
RAIL

Oakland – Jack London Square station

18 mi away
245 Second Street
RAIL

Fremont station

18 mi away
37260 Fremont Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 23.25 mi (37.42 km).

Piedmont

#1 Piedmont

City in California

Population11,335
Coordinates37.8243700, -122.2316300
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Magnolia Avenue (-122.231604, 37.824345)
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.58
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.29 $12.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.61 $13.22
Premium $6.24 $6.80 $13.61
Diesel $7.57 $8.25 $16.50

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 Piedmont and Fremont. The current time is 15:39:43.

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.