Origin
Fremont, CA
Late night in Fremont on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, CA to Suisun, 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
1h 20m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suisun, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Fremont to Suisun, you are looking at a straightforward 64.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying primarily on I-680, the Luther E. Gibson Freeway, and the Senator Daniel E. Boatwright Highway. Because the entire trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting roughly $15 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. It is a highly practical connection for those prioritizing speed and direct access over scenic detours. Given the modest duration, this route works perfectly for a quick trip or a morning commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 680 | 34.4 mi | 39m |
| Luther E Gibson Freeway | 12 mi | 13m |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| CA 12 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Fremont Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Benicia-Martinez Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 680
— 34.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, CA and Suisun, 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
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, Sacramento
Use 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 71A
Toward 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 right at fork onto CA 12
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
CA 12
Toward CA 12 East: Rio Vista
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
217 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn slight right onto Lotz Way
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lotz Way
17
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto Solano Street
103 ft
·
4 sec
·
Solano Street
19
Arrive at destination
Solano Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 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 64.2 — 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
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
CA 12
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 12 toward CA 12 East: Rio Vista
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 12 East: Rio Vista
7
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.85 one way
$29.70 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Suisun, CA
Late night in Suisun on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 20m 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, as 78% of this drive is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the interstate system, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 34.4 miles on I-680. The road character remains consistent and fast-paced, shifting from the primary interstate onto the Luther E. Gibson Freeway and the Senator Daniel E. Boatwright Highway as you approach your destination. While you won't encounter technical mountain passes or winding backroads, you will experience a steady, high-speed flow that keeps you moving toward Suisun efficiently. It is a functional drive that trades variety for reliability, making it ideal for those who prefer to keep their eyes on the road and arrive on schedule.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on I 680.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 680 and Luther E Gibson 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 64.6 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 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.
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.
On the drive from Fremont, CA to Suisun, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
Sacramento
37.8 mi in
|
~47m
|
via I 680
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
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 20m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on I 680. 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 Suisun, 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 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 Suisun, 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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