Origin
San Leandro, CA
Late night in San Leandro on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Leandro, 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
24m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 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 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.
San Leandro, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 18.1-mile drive from San Leandro to Fremont, California, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 24 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate I-880, with sections on East 14th Street and Hesperian Boulevard. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this trip offers a quick and efficient transit between two points within the Pacific Coast region. Given its short distance and duration, it’s ideal for a quick errand or connecting to another nearby adventure without needing an overnight stay. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, making it a predictable and uncomplicated journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 880 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| East 14th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hesperian Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Mowry Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Estudillo Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 880
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Leandro, CA and Fremont, CA.
1
Start on West Estudillo Avenue
61 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Estudillo Avenue
2
Turn right onto CA 185
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn slight left onto CA 185
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 14th Street
4
Turn slight right onto Hesperian Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hesperian Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 880 South: San Jose
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 880
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
7
Take the exit onto I 880
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 880
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 17
Toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left
116 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Turn straight onto Mowry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
13
Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mowry Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Mowry Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 880 South: San Jose
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 880 South: San Jose
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 880
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 880
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
16.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
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
1:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
N 1 to 6 mph
0% chance
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
17 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
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?
Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the journey utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 10.9 miles on I-880, offering a period of consistent speed. While the route is largely defined by interstate travel, it incorporates segments of local thoroughfares like East 14th Street and Hesperian Boulevard, which may offer a slight shift in pace and environment. This blend means you’ll experience periods of steady highway cruising punctuated by transitions onto surface streets.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on I 880.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 880 and East 14th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 18.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in San Leandro, CA
Full guide →San Leandro is a mid-size city of about 90,000 people (2018) in the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California in the United States of America.
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: 18.1 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 (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on I 880. 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 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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