How far is Pittsburg, CA from Fremont, CA?

The driving distance from Pittsburg, CA to Fremont, CA is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
51.64 mi
00h 59m
Flight
33.63 mi
54.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.63 mi
Kilometers
54.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.64 mi
Kilometers
83.1 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Thu, May 7, 7:41 AM PDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Thu, May 7, 8:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-05-07T06:42
Arrive Fremont
Thu, May 7, 7:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
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
Danville
CA

Town in Contra Costa County, California

From Pittsburg
25.3 mi
00h 29m
To Fremont
26.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pittsburg Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Thursday
Using Concord as the closest live forecast in the Contra Costa County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 10th Street

    38 m · 9 sec · East 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 4 West: Hercules

    2562 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 242: Oakland, Concord

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    28.2 mi · 32 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Washington Boulevard

    1530 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Fremont Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mowry Avenue

    692 ft · 29 sec · Mowry Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    542 ft · 23 sec · Mowry Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Donald D Doyle Highway
29.6 mi · 57%
CA 4 West
7.54 mi · 15%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.79 mi · 9%
CA 242
4.61 mi · 9%
Fremont Boulevard
1.94 mi · 4%
Washington Boulevard
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Donald D Doyle Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

28.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
00h 29m from Pittsburg
Leave By
4:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburg and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Pittsburg and 26.3 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 4:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

16 mi away
5801 Owens Drive
RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

19 mi away
700 73rd Avenue
RAIL

Hayward station

19 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

21 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 33.63 mi (54.12 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

A city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population72,622
Coordinates38.0279800, -121.8846800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: East 10th Street (-121.884752, 38.027813)
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.00
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.50 $21.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.04 $22.08
Premium $6.24 $11.36 $22.72
Diesel $7.57 $13.77 $27.54

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburg and Fremont. The current time is 06:42:06.

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.