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Trip from La Verne, CA to Fremont, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 9m

Distance

379.6 mi

611 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$87

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
6h 59m ★
6 AM
7h 10m
8 AM
7h 32m
10 AM
7h 18m
12 PM
7h 15m
3 PM
7h 19m
5 PM
7h 31m
8 PM
7h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

La Verne, CA

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Trip Overview

This 379.6-mile drive from La Verne, CA to Fremont, CA is a solid day trip, typically taking around 7 hours and 9 minutes. With 99% highway driving, it's a straightforward journey, with an estimated fuel cost of $87. You'll spend most of your time on the Westside Freeway and Foothill Freeway, before transitioning to CA 152. Given the duration and highway-focused profile, completing it in one day is feasible, though you'll want to plan for at least two stops. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a direct connection between Southern and Northern California.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

189.8 miles from La Verne, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westside Freeway 182.5 mi 3h 15m
Foothill Freeway 46.8 mi 54m
CA 152 41.1 mi 51m
I 5 Truck 37.1 mi 42m
Golden State Freeway 22.3 mi 25m
South Valley Freeway 19.9 mi 22m
Nimitz Freeway 13 mi 14m
US 101 12.2 mi 14m
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 182.5 mi, about 3h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Verne, CA and Fremont, CA.

1

Start on Bonita Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bonita Avenue
2

Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wheeler Avenue
3

Turn left onto CA 66; US 66 Hist

0.7 mi · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward CA 210 West: Pasadena Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto CA 210

1.1 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210

20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 210

26 mi · 29 min · Foothill Freeway
Exit 26A Toward I 210 West: Sacramento Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 5 Truck

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 5 Truck
Exit 161A
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck

36 mi · 41 min · I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

22 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

183 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Westside Freeway
Toward I 5 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 403B Toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
14

Continue on CA 152; CA33

29 mi · 33 min · CA 152; CA33
Use the straight lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 152

12 mi · 16 min · CA 152
16

Take the exit onto CA 152

0.5 mi · 1 min · CA 152
Toward US 101 North: San Jose
17

Merge onto US 101; CA 152

20 mi · 22 min · South Valley Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 101

12 mi · 14 min · US 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 388B Toward I 880 North: Oakland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto I 880

7.3 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 880

5.7 mi · 6 min · Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 17 Toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn right onto Mowry Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Mowry Avenue
Use the right lane.
24

Arrive at destination

Mowry Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 9-minute drive, aim for an early morning departure from La Verne to avoid potential traffic, especially as you navigate out of the Los Angeles area. With 379.6 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $87, plan for at least two stops for fuel and rest. The longest stretch is over 180 miles, so consider a break before you feel fatigued. A specific tip for this route: keep an eye on the transition to CA 152, as it can be a busy road leading into the Fremont area.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.8 miles from La Verne, CA, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.5 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 84 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 189.8 miles or 3h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fremont, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving La Verne, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from La Verne, CA

This is one driving day of about 379.6 miles and 7h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from La Verne, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 182.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Kern County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bakersfield, CA

190 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.

Popular next leg

Bakersfield, CA to Fremont, CA

256.8 mi · 4h 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Santa Clarita, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Avenal, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.8 miles from La Verne, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Arvin, California

Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Stevenson Ranch, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Santa Clarita, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Valencia, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Valencia, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Valencia, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Valencia, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Valencia, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

NHRA Motorsports Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pomona, California

Hours: Closed

+19096222133

Visit website

Always Dream PlayPark

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fremont, California

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+15107905541

Visit website

Coyote Creek Parkway

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Coyote, California

Hours: 6 am–8:30 pm

Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fremont, California

Hours: Closed

+15104941411

Visit website

Xcapade Newark

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Newark, California

Hours: 1–11 pm

+19099227233

Visit website

Ardenwood Historic Farm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Fremont, California

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15105442797

Visit website

The Peak of Fremont

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Fremont, California

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15106512500

Visit website

Hellyer County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

San Jose, California

+14082250225

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 378 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward CA 210 West: Pasadena

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
8
23.7 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 210 / Foothill Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 210 / Foothill Freeway toward I 210 West: Sacramento

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 26A Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
7
108.8 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | I 5 / Westside Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway toward I 5 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 North
7
364.8 mi into trip | ~6h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 880 North: Oakland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 388B Toward I 880 North: Oakland
8
378 mi into trip | ~7h 6m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$87.25 one way

$174.50 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $89.91 $179.82
premium $6.18 $92.31 $184.63
diesel $5.61 $83.81 $167.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$87

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$112–$137

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 113.9 1 $39.86 $18.22
Efficient EV 94.9 1 $33.22 $15.18
EV Truck/SUV 151.8 1 $53.14 $24.29

Gas CO2

133 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

La Verne, CA

Morning in La Verne on Tuesday

Local time

8:20 AM

PDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fremont, CA

Morning in Fremont on Tuesday

Local time

8:20 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°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

21 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 9m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 drive for almost the entire 379.6 miles, as 99% of this route is on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 182.5 miles, primarily on the Westside Freeway. This means you'll be in a consistent driving mode for extended periods. The transition to CA 152 will offer a slight change in scenery and road type as you approach your destination. Overall, this is a route built for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 182.5 mi on Westside Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Foothill Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 21 significant decision points across 379.6 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: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.8 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between La Verne, CA and Fremont, CA, road signs point toward Hollister and San Jose.

Hollister

291.3 mi in | ~5h 22m

San Jose

291.3 mi in | ~5h 22m

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 7h 9m. Total distance: 379.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 182.5 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.8 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fremont, CA before the return drive.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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