How far is Pleasanton, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Pleasanton, CA to Fremont, CA is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Alameda County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasanton and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasanton and Fremont.
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Start on Main Street
2505 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bernal Avenue
68 m · 11 sec · Bernal Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Sunol Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Sunol Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 680 South: San Jose
1607 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Boulevard
1530 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mowry Avenue
692 ft · 29 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
542 ft · 23 sec · 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 Pleasanton 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.
I 680 South
Merge slight left
9.16 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Pleasanton and Sunny near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasanton to Fremont?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 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?
Sunol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Pleasanton and 7.5 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasanton and Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Sunol
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 Sunol.
Pleasanton, CA
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Fremont station
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasanton and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 10.05 mi (16.18 km).
#1 Pleasanton
A city in Alameda County, California.
| Population | 80,247 |
| Coordinates | 37.6624300, -121.8746800 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
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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