Origin
Fremont, CA
Afternoon in Fremont on Friday
Local time
2:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, CA to Oakdale, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
75.8 mi
122 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fremont, CA
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Oakdale, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Fremont, CA to Oakdale, CA covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Robert T. Monagan Freeway, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, East Yosemite Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on Robert T. Monagan Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Fremont, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| East Yosemite Avenue | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| CA 120 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Jackson Avenue | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| I 680 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| CA 84 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Isabel Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Traffic on I-680
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,922 veh/hr typical · worst 5,969
Quietest
2 AM
~356 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 42 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, CA and Oakdale, CA.
1
Start on Mowry Avenue
109 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
2
Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Fremont Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on Washington Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 680
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 680
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto CA 84
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
CA 84
Exit 21B
Toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto CA 84
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Isabel Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 580
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
12
Merge onto I 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Westside Freeway
13
Take the exit
469 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
14
Continue on CA 120
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
CA 120
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto CA 120
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
CA 120
Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto CA 120
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East Yosemite Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on CA 120
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
California Street
18
Continue on CA 120
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Jackson Avenue
19
Continue on CA 120; J9; J14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Home Road
20
Continue on CA 120; J9; J14
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Yosemite Avenue
21
Turn right onto CA 108
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
East F Street
22
Arrive at destination
CA 108
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.9 miles from Fremont, CA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakdale, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fremont, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fremont, CA
This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Fremont, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Robert T. Monagan Freeway for about 14.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Fremont, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fremont Boulevard
Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
8
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CA 84
Take the exit onto CA 84 toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
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 21B
Toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 580 East: Stockton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
7
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
CA 120
Take the exit onto CA 120 toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.80 one way
$33.61 round trip
$5.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.81 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| premium | $5.98 | $17.85 | $35.71 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Oakdale, CA
Afternoon in Oakdale on Friday
Local time
2:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 42m 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?
75.8 mi in 1h 42m, mostly highway — 14.6 mi of that is on Robert T. Monagan Freeway.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Robert T. Monagan Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Robert T. Monagan Freeway and Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Fremont Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Fremont Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (CA 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,012 ft
28 ft
Total Climb
1,207 ft
Total Descent
1,106 ft
Highest Point
1,012 ft
~27.1 mi in
Elevation Range
984 ft
Notable High Points
1,012 ft at ~27.1 miles
+505 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fremont, CA and Oakdale, CA, road signs point toward Stockton and Sonora.
Stockton
32.2 mi in
|
~44m
|
via I 205
Sonora
47.8 mi in
|
~1h 2m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Oakdale, CA
Full guide →Oakdale is in the San Joaquin Valley of California along California Highway 120, which is the fastest route from the Bay Area to Yosemite. Oakdale claims to be the Cowboy Capital of the World.
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 1h 42m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Robert T. Monagan Freeway. 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 Oakdale, 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: near the start (Fremont Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (CA 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakdale, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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