Origin
Albany, CA
Morning in Albany on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, CA to Fremont, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, CA
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Trip Overview
Albany, CA to Fremont, CA is 34.6 miles and takes about 44m via Nimitz Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip connecting two points within California's Pacific Coast region. Given its short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for those needing to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on well-traveled freeways, making it a practical choice for a quick commute or transit. Plan for minimal travel time and a predictable journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 91% of the journey utilizing major freeways like the Nimitz Freeway (I 880) and Eastshore Freeway. Expect a fast-paced commute for the majority of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.3 miles on Nimitz Freeway, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. As you progress, the character remains largely unchanged, emphasizing efficiency over scenic detours. This route is built for smooth, continuous travel on well-maintained, multi-lane highways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nimitz Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Nimitz Freeway and I 880. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (I 580 / Interstate Highway 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles (I 880 / Nimitz Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West, I 580 East: Oakland, San Francisco
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 80 West, I 580 East: Oakland, San Fran...
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 580 / Interstate Highway 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 580 / Interstate Highway 80 toward I 580 East, I 880 South: Downtown Oakland, Hayward, Stockton, Alameda, San Jose
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 580 East, I 880 South: Downtown Oaklan...
8
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 880 / Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880 / Nimitz Freeway toward I 880: West Grand Avenue, Alameda, San Jose
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 880: West Grand Avenue, Alameda, San J...
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
32.7 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Albany, CA and Fremont, CA, road signs point toward Hayward, Stockton, Alameda and San Jose.
Hayward
4.6 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 580
Stockton
4.6 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 580
Alameda
4.6 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 580
San Jose
4.6 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 580
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nimitz Freeway | 14.3 mi | 18m |
| I 880 | 13.6 mi | 14m |
| Eastshore Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Mowry Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Buchanan Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Interstate Highway 80 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| San Pablo Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nimitz Freeway
— 14.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, CA and Fremont, CA.
1
Start on CA 123
368 ft
·
16 sec
·
San Pablo Avenue
2
Turn left onto Buchanan Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Buchanan Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 580 East: Oakland, San Francisco
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Merge onto I 80; I 580
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 580
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Interstate Highway 80
Toward I 580 East, I 880 South: Downtown Oakland, Hayward, Stockton, Alameda, San Jose
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Toward I 880: West Grand Avenue, Alameda, San Jose
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.95 one way
$15.91 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Fremont on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
2 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
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, CA to Fremont, CA covers 34.6 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nimitz Freeway, I 880, Eastshore Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from Albany, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (I 580 / Interstate Highway 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles (I 880 / Nimitz Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Albany, CA and Fremont, CA, road signs point toward Hayward, Stockton, Alameda and San Jose.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Muir Woods National Monument. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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