How far is Susanville, CA from Fremont, CA?

The driving distance from Susanville, CA to Fremont, CA is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
287.24 mi
05h 14m
Flight
210.74 mi
339.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.74 mi
Kilometers
339.15 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.24 mi
Kilometers
462.27 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Tue, Jun 2, 1:21 PM PDT
Return by in Susanville
Tue, Jun 2, 6:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Susanville
2026-06-02T08:07
Arrive Fremont
Tue, Jun 2, 1:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Susanville
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
Tierra Buena
CA

Census-designated place in Sutter County, California

From Susanville
139.7 mi
02h 37m
To Fremont
147.5 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Susanville and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on Foss Street

    19 m · 12 sec · Foss Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3196 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Pine Street

    729 ft · 10 sec · South Pine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hillcrest Road

    28.8 mi · 38 min · Hillcrest Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    42 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    18.1 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    52.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    110 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    951 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Yuba City

    43.3 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Woodland, Tudor Road

    1279 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Tudor Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tudor Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South George Washington Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South George Washington Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Sutter Causeway

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Sutter Causeway

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 102

    7.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 102

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 102

    39 m · 7 sec · County Road 102

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward CA 113 South: Davis

    2270 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Vic Fazio Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Vic Fazio Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    29.2 mi · 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose

    3211 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    28.2 mi · 32 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Washington Boulevard

    1530 ft · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Washington Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Fremont Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Mowry Avenue

    692 ft · 29 sec · Mowry Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Mowry Avenue

    542 ft · 23 sec · Mowry Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hillcrest Road
56.9 mi · 20%
Yuba City
43.3 mi · 15%
Donald D Doyle Highway
29.6 mi · 10%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
29.2 mi · 10%
Sutter Causeway
12.7 mi · 4%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

52.4 mi · 01h 10m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.6 mi
210.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tierra Buena
02h 37m from Susanville
Leave By
6:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Susanville and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Susanville to Fremont?

The road trip is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Tierra Buena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Susanville and 147.5 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.50 one way or $117.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Susanville and Sunny near Fremont.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Susanville and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 210.74 mi (339.15 km).

Susanville

#1 Susanville

County seat of Lassen County, California, United States

Population14,425
Coordinates40.4162800, -120.6530100
Altitude1276
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Foss Street (-120.653097, 40.416316)
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.37 L · about $58.50
Round trip
$117.00
20.28 gal · 76.74 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $58.50 $117.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $61.51 $123.02
Premium $6.24 $63.30 $126.61
Diesel $7.57 $76.73 $153.46

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Susanville and Fremont. The current time is 08:07:08.

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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.