How far is Union City, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Union City, CA to Fremont, CA is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Fremont.
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Start on Cambridge Way
59 m · 11 sec · Cambridge Way
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Turn left onto Union City Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Union City Boulevard
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Continue on Hesperian Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Hesperian Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 92 East, I 880: Hayward
2521 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North, CA 92 East: Oakland, Downtown Hayward
1127 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North: Oakland
1513 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Nimitz Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue on Nimitz Freeway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vic Fazio Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Vic Fazio Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Main Street
2452 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
820 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
2111 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Road 22
1193 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 118
2697 ft · 60 sec · County Road 118
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Turn left onto Old River Road
2246 ft · 45 sec · Old River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Fremont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Clear leaving Union 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 Union City to Fremont?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
American Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Union City and 51 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.77 one way or $41.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Union City and Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near American Canyon
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 American Canyon.
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Martinez station
Suisun–Fairfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 78.49 mi (126.31 km).
#1 Union City
A city in Placer County, California.
| Population | 74,107 |
| Coordinates | 37.5963232, -122.0816297 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fremont
Fremont is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6765700, -121.6349600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fremont (-121.63496, 38.67657)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $20.77 | $41.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $22.47 | $44.95 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $27.24 | $54.48 |
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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