Origin
Pleasanton, CA
Late night in Pleasanton on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasanton, CA to Fremont, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasanton, CA
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Fremont, CA
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Trip Overview
Pleasanton, CA to Fremont, CA is 14.7 miles and takes about 24m via I 680, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region and the state of California. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick connection between the two East Bay cities. You'll primarily be on highway for this drive, making it a straightforward transit. It's a good option if you need to get from one point to the other without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 680 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Fremont Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Sunol Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Washington Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mowry Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bernal Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 680
— 9.2 mi, about 10m
Traffic on I-680
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,873 veh/hr typical · worst 5,848
Quietest
2 AM
~352 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 35 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 Pleasanton, CA and Fremont, CA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Bernal Avenue
222 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bernal Avenue
3
Turn sharp right onto Sunol Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunol Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 680 South: San Jose
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 680
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 680
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 15
Toward Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Fremont Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Mowry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Mowry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Mowry Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 680 South: San Jose
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 680 South: San Jose
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 680
Merge onto I 680
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Washington Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward Washington Boulevard
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Washington Boulevard
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Mowry Avenue
Turn left onto Mowry Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$5.76/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.96 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| premium | $6.09 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
W 10 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 6:18PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 25 at 1:57PM PDT until April 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
13 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
24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 63% of the 14.7 miles on freeways like I 680. You'll encounter your longest stretch on I 680 for 9.2 miles. The route begins on I 680 before transitioning to surface streets like Fremont Boulevard and Sunol Boulevard. Expect a relatively smooth ride with some urban merging as you approach Fremont.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on I 680.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 680 and Fremont Boulevard. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
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 14.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Pleasanton, CA
Full guide →For the city in Texas, see Pleasanton (Texas). Pleasanton is a city in the outer East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is one of the wealthiest cities of its type, with many upscale restaurants and historic districts. Due to the area's Mediterranean climate, vineyards can be found in the countryside, along with oak tree-covered hills, hot summer weather, and fairly mild winter weather.
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 24m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 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 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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