Lakeland Village, CA to Fremont, CA is 424 miles and takes about 8h 7m via Westside Freeway, Foothill Freeway, and CA 152, with a fuel budget near $96 and a recommendation for an overnight stop. This trip stays within California, connecting the Pacific Coast region to itself. With 97% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly direct route focused on covering distance. Planning for two days allows for a more relaxed pace and makes the most of the drive without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
212 miles from Lakeland Village, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Westside Freeway
182.5 mi
3h 15m
Foothill Freeway
43.9 mi
50m
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
Corona Freeway
17.9 mi
21m
Nimitz Freeway
13 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 182.5 mi, about 3h 15m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 138 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,524 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,324
Quietest
2 AM
~316 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 44 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 Lakeland Village, CA and Fremont, CA.
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Start on Grand Avenue
2.9 mi·5 min·Grand Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
2.7 mi·4 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Lake Street
2.7 mi·4 min·Lake Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 15 North: Corona
5
Merge onto I 15
9.6 mi·10 min·Corona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15
4.4 mi·4 min·Corona Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit onto Corona Freeway
0.2 mi·23 sec·Corona Freeway
Exit 96Toward CA 91: Beach Cities, RiversideUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Corona Freeway
0.8 mi·1 min·Corona Freeway
Toward CA 91 West: Beach CitiesUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CA 91
4.8 mi·5 min·CA 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·31 sec
Exit 45Toward CA 71 North: Ontario, PomonaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on CA 71
2.9 mi·3 min·Corona Freeway
Exit 45
12
Continue on CA 71
13 mi·15 min·Chino Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward CA 57 North
14
Continue on CA 57
3.4 mi·3 min·CA 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 25CToward I 210 West: Pasadena
16
Merge onto I 210
18 mi·21 min·Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
26 mi·29 min·Foothill Freeway
Exit 26AToward I 210 West: SacramentoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 5 Truck
1.0 mi·1 min·I 5 Truck
Exit 161A
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
36 mi·41 min·I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
22 mi·25 min·Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
183 mi·3 hr 15 min·Westside Freeway
Toward I 5 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 403BToward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
24
Continue on CA 152; CA33
29 mi·33 min·CA 152; CA33
Use the straight lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 152
12 mi·16 min·CA 152
26
Take the exit onto CA 152
0.5 mi·1 min·CA 152
Toward US 101 North: San Jose
27
Merge onto US 101; CA 152
20 mi·22 min·South Valley Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101
12 mi·14 min·US 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 388BToward I 880 North: OaklandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Merge onto I 880
7.3 mi·8 min·Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880
5.7 mi·6 min·Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 17Toward Mowry Avenue, Central FremontUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn right onto Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·Mowry Avenue
Use the right lane.
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Arrive at destination
Mowry Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 7m estimated drive time, breaking this trip into two days is a good idea. Aim to depart early to maximize daylight hours for your driving. The route includes two recommended stops, which are ideal for stretching your legs and refueling. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 182.5-mile stretch on the Westside Freeway, as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 212 miles from Lakeland Village, CA, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 93 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 212 miles or 4h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 212 miles or 4h 7m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 52m
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 Lakeland Village, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakeland Village, CA
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Fremont, CA
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Lakeland Village, CA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.7 and 422.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
22.7 mi into trip|~30m in|Corona Freeway
Take the exit onto Corona Freeway toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside
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 96
Toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside
7
22.9 mi into trip|~30m in|Corona Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto Corona Freeway toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
8
28.5 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward CA 71 North: Ontario, Pomona
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 45
Toward CA 71 North: Ontario, Pomona
8
68.1 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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
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422.3 mi into trip|~8h 3m 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
$88.71 one way
$177.41 round trip
$5.31/gal25.4 MPG avg148 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$92.13
$184.26
premium
$5.67
$94.57
$189.13
diesel
$4.80
$80.06
$160.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 148.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
127.2
1
$44.52
$20.35
Efficient EV
106
1
$37.10
$16.96
EV Truck/SUV
169.6
2
$59.36
$27.14
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Lakeland Village, CA
Evening
in Lakeland Village on Monday
Local time
7:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
N 0 to 15 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 8:50AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Destination
Fremont, CA
Evening
in Fremont on Monday
Local time
7:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
WNW 2 to 9 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 8:50AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
18 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
8h 7m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 102.3
Park Closure: Solstice Canyon Trail Weekday Closure for Repairs
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 160.8
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
near mile 424
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 97% of the 424 miles on freeways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 182.5 miles on the Westside Freeway before needing to navigate CA 152. Expect to encounter numerous exits and merges as you traverse populated areas on the initial freeways.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 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 22.7 miles in near Corona Freeway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 27 significant decision points across 424 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 22.7 miles (Corona Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.9 miles (Corona Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,850 ft55 ft
Total Climb
2,717 ft
Total Descent
3,951 ft
Highest Point
2,850 ft
~121.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,795 ft
Notable High Points
2,850 ft at ~121.1 miles+1,462 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lakeland Village, CA and Fremont, CA, road signs point toward Riverside, Pomona, Hollister and San Jose.
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
The longest stretch is about 182.5 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 212 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 27 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.7 miles (Corona Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.9 miles (Corona Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, César E. Chávez National Monument and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 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.
