How far is Universal City, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Universal City, CA to Fremont, CA is about 346.6 miles (557.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.3 miles (501 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kings County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Universal City and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Universal City and Fremont.
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Start on the route
25 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Cylon Drive
525 ft · 39 sec · Cylon Drive
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Turn right onto Kirk Douglas Drive
1478 ft · 2 min · Kirk Douglas Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
853 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lankershim Boulevard
616 ft · 19 sec · Lankershim Boulevard
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Turn right onto Campo de Cahuenga
1042 ft · 22 sec · Campo de Cahuenga
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North: Hollywood Freeway
1303 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 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 Universal City and Fremont.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Universal City 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 Universal City to Fremont?
The road trip is about 346.6 miles (557.8 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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 173.1 miles from Universal City and 173.5 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.3 miles (501 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 5:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.55 one way or $141.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Universal City and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
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 Avenal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Universal City and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 311.3 mi (500.99 km).
#1 Universal City
Universal City is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1389000, -118.3534100 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 558 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $70.55 | $141.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $74.19 | $148.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $76.35 | $152.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $92.54 | $185.09 |
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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