How far is Sunnyvale, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Sunnyvale, CA to Fremont, CA is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunnyvale and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyvale and Fremont.
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Start on West El Camino Real
726 ft · 18 sec · West El Camino Real
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Turn slight left
86 m · 20 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West El Camino Real
1174 ft · 33 sec · West El Camino Real
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Turn right onto South Mathilda Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Mathilda Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 237 East: Milpitas
1805 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southbay Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Southbay Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1373 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
3 mi · 3 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 Sunnyvale 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.
Southbay Freeway
Merge slight left onto Southbay Freeway
6.08 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Sunnyvale and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunnyvale to Fremont?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Milpitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Sunnyvale and 9.6 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunnyvale and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Milpitas
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 Milpitas.
Santa Clara – Great America station
Santa Clara station
San Jose Diridon station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyvale and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 12.67 mi (20.39 km).
#1 Sunnyvale
The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 151,746 |
| Coordinates | 37.3688300, -122.0363500 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
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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