How far is Santa Clarita, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Clarita, CA to Fremont, CA is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291 miles (468.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small city in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clarita and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clarita and Fremont.
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Start on Newhall Avenue
137 m · 22 sec · Newhall Avenue
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1633 ft · 44 sec · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Village Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Village Road
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Turn left onto McBean Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · McBean Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Sacramento
1406 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
29.7 mi · 34 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
1419 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Mowry Avenue
1.4 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 Santa Clarita and Fremont.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
183 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Clarita and Sunny near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clarita to Fremont?
The road trip is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from Santa Clarita and 163 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291 miles (468.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.29 one way or $132.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Clarita and Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clarita and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 290.98 mi (468.29 km).
#1 Santa Clarita
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 209,990 |
| Coordinates | 34.3916600, -118.5425900 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| 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: 524 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $66.29 | $132.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $69.70 | $139.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $71.73 | $143.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $86.94 | $173.89 |
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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