Origin
Fairview, CA
Night in Fairview on Thursday
Local time
10:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, CA to Fremont, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview, CA to Fremont, CA covers 15.5 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 880, D Street, Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on I 880. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.5 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 (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Fairview, CA to Fremont, CA covers 15.5 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 880 is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Fairview Avenue.
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 11 decision points packed into just 15.5 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 0.3 miles (Fairview Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles (Mission Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fairview Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fairview Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Mission Boulevard
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 880 South: San Jose
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26A
Toward I 880 South: San Jose
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
13.6 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 880 | 8 mi | 8m |
| D Street | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| Jackson Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Mowry Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Jelincic Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mission Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 880
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, CA and Fremont, CA.
1
Start on Jelincic Drive
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Jelincic Drive
2
Continue on Jelincic Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Jelincic Drive
3
Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
122 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairview Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto Fairview Avenue
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fairview Avenue
5
Continue on Fairview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Fairview Avenue
6
Continue on D Street
1.9 mi
·
5 min
·
D Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
302 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mission Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn slight right onto CA 92
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 26A
Toward I 880 South: San Jose
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 880
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 17
Toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left
116 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
15
Turn straight onto Mowry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
16
Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mowry Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Mowry Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
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
Night in Fremont on Thursday
Local time
10:07 PM
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
24m 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 Fairview, CA to Fremont, CA covers 15.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 880, D Street, Jackson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Fairview, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.56 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 11 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Fairview Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles (Mission Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fairview, CA to Fremont, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.
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