How far is Simi Valley, CA from Fremont, CA?

The driving distance from Simi Valley, CA to Fremont, CA is about 354.9 miles (571.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289 miles (465.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.83 mi
05h 51m
Flight
288.98 mi
465.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.98 mi
Kilometers
465.07 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.83 mi
Kilometers
571.05 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM PDT
Return by in Simi Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Simi Valley
2026-04-22T18:20
Arrive Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Simi Valley
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
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Simi Valley
175.5 mi
02h 55m
To Fremont
179.3 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Simi Valley and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    808 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Los Angeles Avenue

    695 ft · 14 sec · East Los Angeles Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · First Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 118 East

    1257 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Balboa Boulevard

    1726 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Balboa Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Balboa Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North, CA 14 North: Sacramento, Palmdale

    48 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Sacramento

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    35.7 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

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

    2466 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Nimitz Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont

    1419 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Mowry Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Simi Valley 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
183 mi · 51%
CA 152 West
40.9 mi · 12%
I 5 North
36 mi · 10%
South Valley Freeway
32.1 mi · 9%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Freeway
16 mi · 5%
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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.9 mi
289 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
02h 55m from Simi Valley
Leave By
5:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley to Fremont?

The road trip is about 354.9 miles (571.1 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Simi Valley and 179.3 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 289 miles (465.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 5:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.23 one way or $144.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simi Valley and Chance Light Rain near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Simi Valley and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 288.98 mi (465.07 km).

Simi Valley

#1 Simi Valley

The third most populous city in Ventura County, California.

Population125,168
Coordinates34.2694500, -118.7814800
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-118.781261, 34.26945)
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.52 gal
47.4 L · about $72.23
Round trip
$144.46
25.04 gal · 94.8 L
Estimated CO2
111.3 kg one way
Round trip: 222.5 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $72.23 $144.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $75.95 $151.89
Premium $6.24 $78.16 $156.32
Diesel $7.57 $94.74 $189.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Simi Valley and Fremont. The current time is 18:20:58.

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.