Origin
North Fair Oaks, CA
Late night in North Fair Oaks on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Fair Oaks, CA to Fremont, 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
26m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Fair Oaks, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
North Fair Oaks, CA to Fremont, CA is 16.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Dumbarton Bridge, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two Bay Area communities. It's a quick drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a practical transit rather than a scenic detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dumbarton Bridge | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Bayfront Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Mowry Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Marsh Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Fair Oaks Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| San Benito Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oak Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dumbarton Bridge
— 6.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Fair Oaks, CA and Fremont, CA.
1
Start on this road
76 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Encina Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Encina Avenue
3
Turn left onto Oak Drive
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Oak Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto San Benito Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
San Benito Avenue
5
Turn right onto Fair Oaks Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fair Oaks Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto Marsh Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Marsh Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CA 84
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Bayfront Expressway
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on CA 84
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Dumbarton Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 880 South, CA 84 East: San Jose, Fremont
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 880; CA 84
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 17
Toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left
116 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto Mowry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
14
Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mowry Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Mowry Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
San Benito Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto San Benito Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Marsh Road
At end of road, turn left onto Marsh Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 880 South, CA 84 East: San Jose, Fremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 880 South, CA 84 East: San Jose, Fremo...
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.84 one way
$7.68 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Fremont, CA
Late night in Fremont on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 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
14 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
26m 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?
This 16.7-mile drive features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 35% of the route on highways. You'll spend about 6.6 miles on the Dumbarton Bridge, which forms the longest continuous stretch. After navigating the bridge and connecting highways like the Bayfront Expressway and Nimitz Freeway, expect to transition to surface streets as you approach Fremont. The dense exit and merge patterns common to urban freeways will be a noticeable feature.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Dumbarton Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near San Benito Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.3 miles (San Benito Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles (Marsh Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 26m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Dumbarton Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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: at 0.3 miles (San Benito Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles (Marsh Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fremont, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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