Drive or Fly: Fremont, CA to Temple City, CA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 54m

Distance

364.1 mi

Total Cost

$112

CO2

147 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$77

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 27m

39m in the air

Air Distance

324 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

83 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fremont, CA → SJC 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 39m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BUR → Temple City, CA 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Fremont, CA SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

Temple City, CA BUR — Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport 18 mi, ~28m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

95.7%

Cancellation

4.3%

+ Saves about 3h 27m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	6h 54m	3h 27m
Total cost (1 person)	$112	$188
Carbon footprint	147 kg CO₂	83 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	96% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Fremont, CA to Temple City, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.