Origin
Fremont, CA
Evening in Fremont on Thursday
Local time
8:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, CA to Redwood Shores, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redwood Shores, CA
Joseph Kwong
Trip Overview
The drive from Fremont, CA to Redwood Shores, CA covers 21.2 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 84, Bayshore Freeway, Nimitz Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on CA 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 21.2 miles, with most of the trip on CA 84 and Bayshore Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.6 miles on CA 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 84 and Bayshore Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near CA 84.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (CA 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles (CA 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (CA 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CA 84
Take the exit onto CA 84 toward CA 84 West: Decoto Road, Dumbarton Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward CA 84 West: Decoto Road, Dumbarton Bridg...
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CA 84
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CA 84
Take the exit onto CA 84 toward US 101 North: San Francisco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Holly Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 411
Toward Holly Street
9
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Redwood Shores Parkway, Air Museum
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Redwood Shores Parkway, Air Museum
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fremont, CA to Redwood Shores, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Air Museum along the way.
Air Museum
19.6 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 84 | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Bayshore Freeway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Mowry Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Decoto Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Redwood Shores Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Marlin Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Holly Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 84
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, CA and Redwood Shores, CA.
1
Start on Mowry Avenue
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
2
Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mowry Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 880 North: Oakland
4
Merge onto I 880
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto CA 84
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
CA 84
Exit 21
Toward CA 84 West: Decoto Road, Dumbarton Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on CA 84
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Decoto Road
Use the left / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 84
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
CA 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CA 84
485 ft
·
11 sec
·
Marsh Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit onto CA 84
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
CA 84
Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 101; CA 84
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bayshore Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 411
Toward Holly Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Redwood Shores Parkway, Air Museum
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Holly Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Holly Street
14
Continue on Redwood Shores Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Redwood Shores Parkway
Use the left / uturn lanes.
15
Turn left onto Marlin Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Marlin Drive
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Marlin Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.87 one way
$9.75 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Redwood Shores, CA
Evening in Redwood Shores on Thursday
Local time
8:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
1 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
31m 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 Fremont, CA to Redwood Shores, CA covers 21.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 84, Bayshore Freeway, Nimitz 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 10.6 miles from Fremont, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.87 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 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (CA 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles (CA 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (CA 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fremont, CA to Redwood Shores, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Air Museum along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
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