Origin
Fremont, CA
Late night in Fremont on Saturday
Local time
1:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, CA to Aliso Viejo, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 44m
Distance
407.6 mi
656 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$94
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 35m
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6 AM
7h 45m
8 AM
8h 3m
10 AM
7h 51m
12 PM
7h 49m
3 PM
7h 52m
5 PM
8h 2m
8 PM
7h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aliso Viejo, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fremont, CA to Aliso Viejo, CA covers 407.6 miles and takes about 7h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mowry Avenue, I 880 South, Nimitz Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $93.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
203.8 miles from Fremont, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Fremont, CA
Full guide →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.
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 7h 44m. Total distance: 407.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 44m drive with frequent turns across 407.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mowry Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fremont, CA to Aliso Viejo, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mowry Avenue | — | — |
| I 880 South | — | — |
| Nimitz Freeway | — | — |
| US 101 South | — | — |
| Bayshore Freeway | — | — |
| CA 152 East | — | — |
| East 10th Street | — | — |
| Pacheco Pass Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mowry Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, CA and Aliso Viejo, CA.
1
Start on Mowry Avenue
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
2
Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mowry Avenue
3
Continue on Mowry Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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I 880 South: San Jose
5
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
6
Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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US 101 South: Los Angeles
7
Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
32 mi
·
37 min
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Bayshore Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
9
Turn left onto East 10th Street
354 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 10th Street
10
Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
41 mi
·
50 min
·
Pacheco Pass Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5: Los Angeles
12
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
·
Westside Freeway
13
Keep slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 405 South
16
Keep slight left
25 mi
·
29 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden State Freeway
18
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North, I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 605 North, I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 605 South
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 605 South
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
22
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
23
Keep slight right to continue on San Gabriel River Freeway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
24
Keep left to continue on I 405 South, CA 22 East: Garden Grove
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405 South, CA 22 East: Garden Grove
25
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
San Diego Freeway
26
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
San Diego Freeway
27
Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
San Diego Freeway
28
Keep slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
29
Keep slight right to continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Corona Del Mar Freeway
30
Continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
31
Take the exit slight right toward Aliso Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Aliso Creek Road
32
Turn right onto Aliso Creek Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Aliso Creek Road
33
Turn right onto Aliso Viejo Parkway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Aliso Viejo Parkway
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 203.8 miles from Fremont, CA, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 90 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 203.8 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aliso Viejo, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fremont, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fremont, CA
This is one driving day of about 407.6 miles and 7h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Fremont, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 203.8 mi from Fremont, CA · 3h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
204 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 203.8 miles from Fremont, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aliso Viejo, CA
The final approach into Aliso Viejo, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Aliso Viejo, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$93.68 one way
$187.37 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
143 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $96.54 | $193.08 |
| premium | $6.18 | $99.12 | $198.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $89.99 | $179.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$94
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$119–$144
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.3 | 1 | $42.80 | $19.56 |
| Efficient EV | 101.9 | 1 | $35.67 | $16.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 163 | 2 | $57.06 | $26.09 |
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Aliso Viejo, CA
Late night in Aliso Viejo on Saturday
Local time
1:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
7h 44m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Aliso Viejo, CA covers 407.6 miles and takes about 7h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mowry Avenue, I 880 South, Nimitz Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 203.8 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 $93.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fremont, CA to Aliso Viejo, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fremont, CA to Aliso Viejo, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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