How far is Sierra Madre, CA from Fremont, CA?

The driving distance from Sierra Madre, CA to Fremont, CA is about 362.5 miles (583.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.4 miles (517.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
362.53 mi
05h 55m
Flight
321.38 mi
517.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.38 mi
Kilometers
517.21 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.53 mi
Kilometers
583.43 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM PDT
Return by in Sierra Madre
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sierra Madre
2026-04-19T03:09
Arrive Fremont
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sierra Madre
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Sierra Madre
181.1 mi
02h 57m
To Fremont
181.4 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sierra Madre and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on South Baldwin Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1634 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Foothill Freeway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose

    2466 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Nimitz Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont

    1419 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mowry Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sierra Madre and Fremont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
183 mi · 50%
Foothill Freeway
67.9 mi · 19%
CA 152 West
40.9 mi · 11%
South Valley Freeway
32.1 mi · 9%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
Nimitz Freeway
13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
321.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
02h 57m from Sierra Madre
Leave By
5:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sierra Madre and Chance Light Rain near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sierra Madre to Fremont?

The road trip is about 362.5 miles (583.4 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.1 miles from Sierra Madre and 181.4 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 321.4 miles (517.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 5:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.79 one way or $147.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sierra Madre and Chance Light Rain near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sierra Madre and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 321.38 mi (517.21 km).

Sierra Madre

#1 Sierra Madre

City in California

Population10,621
Coordinates34.1616700, -118.0528500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: South Baldwin Avenue (-118.052708, 34.161666)
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 583 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.79 gal
48.42 L · about $73.79
Round trip
$147.57
25.58 gal · 96.84 L
Estimated CO2
113.7 kg one way
Round trip: 227.3 kg / 501 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $73.79 $147.57
Mid-grade $6.07 $77.58 $155.17
Premium $6.24 $79.85 $159.70
Diesel $7.57 $96.78 $193.56

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sierra Madre and Fremont. The current time is 03:09:07.

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.