How far is Vacaville, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Vacaville, CA to Fremont, CA is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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.
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vacaville and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vacaville and Fremont.
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Start on Merchant Street
5 m · 1 sec · Merchant Street
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Continue on Main Street
107 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Davis Street
1682 ft · 54 sec · Davis Street
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Turn right onto Hickory Lane
139 m · 13 sec · Hickory Lane
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Take the ramp straight
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
3211 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
28.2 mi · 32 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Boulevard
1530 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mowry Avenue
692 ft · 29 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
542 ft · 23 sec · 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 Vacaville 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.
Donald D Doyle Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
28.2 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Vacaville and Chance Light Rain near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vacaville to Fremont?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Waldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Vacaville and 37 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.88 one way or $29.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vacaville and Chance Light Rain near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Waldon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Berkeley Community Media
Alameda County Marriage License
OAKLAND CITY HALL
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waldon.
Martinez station
Berkeley station
Emeryville station
Oakland Coliseum station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vacaville and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 55.85 mi (89.88 km).
#1 Vacaville
The most populous city in Solano County, California.
| Population | 101,332 |
| Coordinates | 38.3565800, -121.9877400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $14.88 | $29.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.11 | $32.21 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.52 | $39.05 |
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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