Fremont to Roseville is 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 29m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and I 680, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, mostly sticking to major freeways. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you need to get from the Bay Area to the Sacramento area efficiently. Expect to spend most of your time on the highway, making it a relatively quick transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.6 miles from Fremont, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
44.4 mi
51m
I 680
34.4 mi
39m
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.3 mi
15m
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi
13m
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
7.9 mi
9m
Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi
4m
Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi
4m
Washington Boulevard
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 44.4 mi, about 51m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 149 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,305 veh/hr typical
· worst 7,961
Quietest
2 AM
~500 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 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 Roseville, 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: SacramentoUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 680
34 mi·39 min·I 680
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 680
6.0 mi·6 min·Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Toward I 680 North: Martinez, SacramentoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 680
243 ft·3 sec·Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
1.8 mi·2 min·Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
0.4 mi·26 sec·Benicia-Martinez Bridge
10
Continue on I 680
12 mi·13 min·Luther E Gibson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 71AToward I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento
12
Merge onto I 80; CA 12
1.7 mi·1 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
27 mi·31 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
8.4 mi·9 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 80
3.7 mi·4 min·Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
13 mi·14 min·North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
Toward I 80 East: RenoUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.8 mi·55 sec·North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 80
7.0 mi·8 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 80
1.4 mi·1 min·Alan S. Hart Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 103BToward Douglas Boulevard WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto Douglas Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Douglas Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto Donner Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Donner Avenue
23
Turn left onto Sutter Avenue
0.2 mi·28 sec·Sutter Avenue
24
Turn left onto Oak Street
481 ft·22 sec·Oak Street
25
Enter roundabout onto Washington Boulevard
14 ft·0 sec·Washington Boulevard
26
Continue on Washington Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·Washington Boulevard
27
Continue on Washington Boulevard
220 ft·11 sec·Washington Boulevard
28
Turn slight right
119 ft·5 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under 2.5 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Leaving in the morning, outside of peak commute hours, will help you avoid the worst of the traffic. You won't need to plan for overnight stops, so you have flexibility with your departure time. The fuel cost is estimated at $27, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Fremont, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 44.4 miles. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach the Sacramento area, as congestion can build.
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 61.6 miles from Fremont, CA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.6 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roseville, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fremont, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fremont, CA
This is one driving day of about 123.1 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Fremont, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 44.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 121.3 — 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.
8
37.8 mi into trip|~47m in|I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway toward I 680 North: Martinez, Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 680 North: Martinez, Sacramento
7
58 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 71A
Toward I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacram...
7
99.5 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|I 80 / North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / North Sacramento Beltline Freeway toward I 80 East: Reno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 East: Reno
7
121.3 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward Douglas Boulevard West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 103B
Toward Douglas Boulevard West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.29 one way
$54.58 round trip
$5.63/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.81
$28.16
$56.33
premium
$5.98
$29.00
$57.99
diesel
$5.60
$27.14
$54.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.9
0
$12.93
$5.91
Efficient EV
30.8
0
$10.77
$4.92
EV Truck/SUV
49.2
0
$17.23
$7.88
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Fremont, CA
Afternoon
in Fremont on Friday
Local time
2:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
WSW 6 to 15 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued August 31 at 1:21PM PDT until September 1 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 31 at 11:42AM PDT until September 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Destination
Roseville, CA
Afternoon
in Roseville on Friday
Local time
2:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 9 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued August 31 at 1:21PM PDT until September 1 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 31 at 11:42AM PDT until September 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
84°F
Martinez, CA
62 mi in
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
2h 29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 42.4
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
$15
near mile 46.7
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 123.1-mile route is on highways like the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and I 680. You'll encounter a stretch of 44.4 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, which is the longest continuous highway segment. The remainder of the drive transitions to surface roads, likely with more frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you approach your destination. Expect to navigate some urban merging and denser traffic patterns.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.4 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 123.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Fremont Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
395 ft15 ft
Total Climb
664 ft
Total Descent
554 ft
Highest Point
395 ft
~26.4 mi in
Elevation Range
380 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fremont, CA to Roseville, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 123.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.4 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 Roseville, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Fremont Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (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 Roseville, CA before heading back.
