How far is Redwood Shores, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Redwood Shores, CA to Fremont, CA is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in San Mateo County, California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redwood Shores and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redwood Shores and Fremont.
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Start on Marlin Drive
833 ft · 33 sec · Marlin Drive
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Turn right onto Redwood Shores Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Redwood Shores Parkway
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Continue on Holly Street
693 ft · 19 sec · Holly Street
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Continue on Holly Street
1115 ft · 27 sec · Holly Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101: San Jose, Brittan Avenue
2544 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose
993 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Marsh Road
937 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Marsh Road
1681 ft · 46 sec · Marsh Road
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Turn right onto Bayfront Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bayfront Expressway
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Continue on Dumbarton Bridge
6.6 mi · 9 min · Dumbarton Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 South, CA 84 East: San Jose, Fremont
2160 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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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 Redwood Shores 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.
Dumbarton Bridge
Continue on Dumbarton Bridge
6.63 mi · 00h 09m
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 Redwood Shores and Sunny near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redwood Shores to Fremont?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
East Palo Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Redwood Shores and 10.8 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.76 one way or $9.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Redwood Shores and Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near East Palo Alto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Fremont station
Santa Clara – Great America station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Santa Clara station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redwood Shores and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 14.26 mi (22.95 km).
#1 Redwood Shores
Situated along the western edge of San Francisco Bay in San Mateo County, this master-planned community sits at an average elevation of seven feet on reclaimed tidal marshland.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5318800, -122.2480200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $6.26 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
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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