How far is South San Francisco, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from South San Francisco, CA to Fremont, CA is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in San Mateo County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South San Francisco and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South San Francisco and Fremont.
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Start on Airport Boulevard
112 m · 16 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Turn left onto Miller Avenue
75 m · 12 sec · Miller Avenue
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Turn right onto Cypress Avenue
111 m · 17 sec · Cypress Avenue
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Turn right onto Lux Avenue
65 m · 12 sec · Lux Avenue
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Turn right onto Airport Boulevard
2662 ft · 59 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Produce Avenue
1386 ft · 27 sec · Produce Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South: San Jose
802 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
2286 ft · 30 sec · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 East, CA 92 West: Hayward, Half Moon Bay, Fashion Island Boulevard
535 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway
11.8 mi · 14 min · J Arthur Younger Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880: Oakland, San Jose, Hesperian Boulevard
1112 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880: Oakland, San Jose
3241 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 880 South: San Jose
1683 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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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 South San Francisco 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.
J Arthur Younger Freeway
Merge slight left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South San Francisco and Sunny near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South San Francisco to Fremont?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Foster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from South San Francisco and 16.5 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.87 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South San Francisco and Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Foster City
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 Foster City.
Hayward station
Oakland Coliseum station
Fremont station
Oakland – Jack London Square station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South San Francisco and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 24.1 mi (38.78 km).
#1 South San Francisco
The most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 66,558 |
| Coordinates | 37.6546600, -122.4077500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
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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