How far is Studio City, CA from Fremont, CA?

The driving distance from Studio City, CA to Fremont, CA is about 345.2 miles (555.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.2 miles (497.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
345.16 mi
05h 43m
Flight
309.21 mi
497.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.21 mi
Kilometers
497.63 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.16 mi
Kilometers
555.48 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Thu, Oct 15, 9:12 PM PDT
Return by in Studio City
Fri, Oct 16, 2:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Studio City
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Fremont
Thu, Oct 15, 9:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Studio City
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 Studio City
172.2 mi
02h 51m
To Fremont
173 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Studio City and Fremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Studio City and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on Laurel Canyon Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Laurel Canyon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oxnard Street

    958 ft · 27 sec · Oxnard Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward CA 170 North: Hollywood Freeway

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Hollywood Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

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

    2466 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Nimitz Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont

    1419 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mowry Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Studio City 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
23 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
183 mi · 53%
CA 152 West
40.9 mi · 12%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 11%
South Valley Freeway
32.1 mi · 9%
Golden State Freeway
29 mi · 8%
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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
309.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
02h 51m from Studio City
Leave By
5:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Studio City and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Studio City to Fremont?

The road trip is about 345.2 miles (555.5 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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 172.2 miles from Studio City and 173 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 309.2 miles (497.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 5:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.26 one way or $152.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Studio City and Sunny 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 Studio City and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 309.21 mi (497.63 km).

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#1 Studio City

Situated in the southeast San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of 610 feet just north of the Hollywood Hills.

Population0
Coordinates34.1486200, -118.3964700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Laurel Canyon Boulevard (-118.39648, 34.14862)
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.18 gal
46.1 L · about $76.26
Round trip
$152.52
24.36 gal · 92.2 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.5 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $76.26 $152.52
Mid-grade $6.50 $79.16 $158.32
Premium $6.69 $81.47 $162.94
Diesel $8.41 $102.47 $204.94

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Studio City and Fremont. The current time is 15:28:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.