Origin
Fremont, CA
Late night in Fremont on Tuesday
Local time
1:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, CA to Turlock, 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 45m
Distance
82.4 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Turlock, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 82.4-mile drive from Fremont, CA to Turlock, CA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. With 84% of the route on highways, expect a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $19. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a direct connection between two California communities. It's a practical option for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these points without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.2 miles from Fremont, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| CA 120 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| I 680 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| CA 84 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Isabel Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| North Golden State Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, CA and Turlock, 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
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
CA 120
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto CA 99
23 mi
·
26 min
·
CA 99
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 217
Toward Taylor Road, Central Turlock, California State University, Stanislaus
18
Turn left onto West Taylor Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Taylor Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto North Golden State Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Golden State Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto East Main Street
124 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 45-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. With only 82.4 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $19, you won't need to worry extensively about frequent refueling. The drive is primarily highway-focused, so plan for steady progress. A good tip is to be mindful of potential traffic on CA 99, especially during peak commute hours, as this is the longest stretch you'll be on.
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 41.2 miles from Fremont, CA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 55m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Turlock, 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 82.4 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Fremont, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CA 99 for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.2 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54 — 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
8
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.94 one way
$37.88 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $19.52 | $39.03 |
| premium | $6.18 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.27 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Turlock, CA
Late night in Turlock on Tuesday
Local time
1:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°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
26 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
1h 45m 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.
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...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 19.9
View on nps.gov
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The majority of this 82.4-mile journey, 84% to be exact, is spent on well-maintained highways, including CA 99 and segments of the Robert T. Monagan Freeway and Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.3 miles on CA 99, indicating consistent, high-speed travel for significant portions. The profile is distinctly highway-focused, meaning you can anticipate a steady pace without many interruptions from local traffic or sharp turns. This drive is about covering ground efficiently.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on CA 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Robert T. Monagan 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 82.4 miles you will encounter 17 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.
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 Turlock, CA, road signs point toward Stockton, Sonora, Fresno, California State University and Stanislaus.
Stockton
32.2 mi in
|
~44m
|
via I 205
Sonora
47.8 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Fresno
54 mi in
|
~1h 9m
California State University
78 mi in
|
~1h 38m
Stanislaus
78 mi in
|
~1h 38m
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 Turlock, CA
Full guide →Turlock is in California's San Joaquin Valley. It is the home of California State University Stanislaus.
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 45m. Total distance: 82.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on CA 99. 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 Turlock, 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 — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. 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 Turlock, 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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