Origin
Alameda, CA
Morning in Alameda on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alameda, CA to Fremont, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.2 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alameda, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This 25.2-mile drive from Alameda to Fremont is a straightforward trip that typically takes around 34 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 84% of it on major freeways like I-880 and Nimitz Freeway. You can expect a fuel cost of about $6 for this journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region of California, so you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries. Plan for a quick and efficient transit between these two East Bay cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 880 | 13.6 mi | 14m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Mowry Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Park Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Alameda Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 29th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Willow Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 880
— 13.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alameda, CA and Fremont, CA.
1
Start on Alameda Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Alameda Avenue
2
Turn left onto Willow Street
359 ft
·
16 sec
·
Willow Street
3
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn left onto Park Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on 29th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
29th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on 29th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
29th Avenue
7
Take the ramp
501 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 880 South
8
Merge onto I 880
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 17
Toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left
116 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Turn straight onto Mowry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
15
Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mowry Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Mowry Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 880
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 880
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 880
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.79 one way
$11.58 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fremont, CA
Morning in Fremont on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 25.2-mile journey, with 84% of your travel time spent on major roads like I-880 and Nimitz Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.6 miles on I-880, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive sticks to the freeway, you'll transition onto Mowry Avenue closer to Fremont. This segment provides a slightly different feel as you approach your destination, moving from the open highway to a more developed urban corridor.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on I 880.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 880 and Nimitz Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near I 880.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fremont, CA
Full guide →Founded 1956
Fremont is a suburban city in the southern part of the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area; it is the 4th largest city in the Bay Area by population. Fremont is in the southern part of Alameda County, California, between Union City to the north, Sunol and the hills to the east, Milpitas and Santa Clara County to the south, and the San Francisco Bay to the west. The city of Newark, near the edge of the Bay, is surrounded by the city of Fremont. Fremont industry is not particularly large relative to other parts of the Bay Area, but neither is it a bedroom community. Many people in Fremont work locally in the electronics and high-tech industry, while many others commute to Silicon Valley or San Francisco locations for work.
Top landmarks
- • Mission San José — 18th-century Spanish mission in Fremont, California
- • Ardenwood Historic Farm — human settlement in California, United States of America
- • Niles Depot Museum — railway museum in Niles, California
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on I 880. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fremont, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Muir Woods National Monument (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fremont, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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