Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
279.2 mi
449 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Photo: Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Fremont, CA to Susanville, CA covers 279.2 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fremont Boulevard, Washington Boulevard, I 680 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.92 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
139.6 miles from Fremont, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 279.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 680 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Benicia-Martinez Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Luther E Gibson Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, CA and Susanville, CA.
Start on Mowry Avenue
Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard
Continue on Washington Boulevard
Turn left onto I 680 North: Sacramento
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Vic Fazio Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Turn left onto County Road 102
Continue on County Road 102
Continue straight
Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North: Yuba City
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward CA 32: Orland, Chester
Turn right onto Deer Creek Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 36 East
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn right onto Foss Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.6 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Susanville, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fremont, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fremont, CA
This is one driving day of about 279.2 miles and 6h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.6 mi from Fremont, CA · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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.
The final approach into Susanville, 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 Susanville, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$37.92 one way
$75.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $42.32 | $84.64 |
| premium | $4.15 | $45.62 | $91.23 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $41.22 | $82.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.8 | 1 | $29.32 | $13.40 |
| Efficient EV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.43 | $11.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.7 | 1 | $39.09 | $17.87 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Fremont on Saturday
Local time
8:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Susanville on Saturday
Local time
8:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
50°F
Chico, CA
140 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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