Origin
La Verne, CA
Evening in La Verne on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Verne, CA to Fremont, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 9m
Distance
379.6 mi
611 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$87
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 59m
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6 AM
7h 10m
8 AM
7h 32m
10 AM
7h 18m
12 PM
7h 15m
3 PM
7h 19m
5 PM
7h 31m
8 PM
7h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Verne, CA
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Trip Overview
This 379.6-mile drive from La Verne, CA to Fremont, CA is a solid day trip, typically taking around 7 hours and 9 minutes. With 99% highway driving, it's a straightforward journey, with an estimated fuel cost of $87. You'll spend most of your time on the Westside Freeway and Foothill Freeway, before transitioning to CA 152. Given the duration and highway-focused profile, completing it in one day is feasible, though you'll want to plan for at least two stops. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a direct connection between Southern and Northern California.
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
189.8 miles from La Verne, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for almost the entire 379.6 miles, as 99% of this route is on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 182.5 miles, primarily on the Westside Freeway. This means you'll be in a consistent driving mode for extended periods. The transition to CA 152 will offer a slight change in scenery and road type as you approach your destination. Overall, this is a route built for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 182.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Foothill Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 379.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.8 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.3 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
8
23.7 mi into trip
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~29m in
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I 210 / Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210 / Foothill Freeway toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
7
108.8 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
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I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway toward I 5 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North
7
364.8 mi into trip
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~6h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 880 North: Oakland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 388B
Toward I 880 North: Oakland
8
378 mi into trip
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~7h 6m 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 La Verne, CA and Fremont, CA, road signs point toward Hollister and San Jose.
Hollister
291.3 mi in
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~5h 22m
San Jose
291.3 mi in
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~5h 22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 182.5 mi | 3h 15m |
| Foothill Freeway | 46.8 mi | 54m |
| CA 152 | 41.1 mi | 51m |
| I 5 Truck | 37.1 mi | 42m |
| Golden State Freeway | 22.3 mi | 25m |
| South Valley Freeway | 19.9 mi | 22m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 13 mi | 14m |
| US 101 | 12.2 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 182.5 mi, about 3h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Verne, CA and Fremont, CA.
1
Start on Bonita Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Bonita Avenue
2
Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Wheeler Avenue
3
Turn left onto CA 66; US 66 Hist
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Foothill Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto CA 210
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 5 Truck
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 Truck
Exit 161A
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
36 mi
·
41 min
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I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
183 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
·
Westside Freeway
Toward I 5 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 403B
Toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
14
Continue on CA 152; CA33
29 mi
·
33 min
·
CA 152; CA33
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 152
12 mi
·
16 min
·
CA 152
16
Take the exit onto CA 152
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 152
Toward US 101 North: San Jose
17
Merge onto US 101; CA 152
20 mi
·
22 min
·
South Valley Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 388B
Toward I 880 North: Oakland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 880
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 17
Toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mowry Avenue
Use the right lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Mowry Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 9-minute drive, aim for an early morning departure from La Verne to avoid potential traffic, especially as you navigate out of the Los Angeles area. With 379.6 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $87, plan for at least two stops for fuel and rest. The longest stretch is over 180 miles, so consider a break before you feel fatigued. A specific tip for this route: keep an eye on the transition to CA 152, as it can be a busy road leading into the Fremont area.
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 189.8 miles from La Verne, CA, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.5 miles.
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 84 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.8 miles or 3h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fremont, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving La Verne, 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 La Verne, CA
This is one driving day of about 379.6 miles and 7h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from La Verne, 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.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 182.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.8 mi from La Verne, CA · 3h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.8 miles from La Verne, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.5 miles.
Arriving in Fremont, CA
The final approach into Fremont, 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 Fremont, CA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$87.25 one way
$174.50 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $89.91 | $179.82 |
| premium | $6.18 | $92.31 | $184.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.81 | $167.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$112–$137
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.9 | 1 | $39.86 | $18.22 |
| Efficient EV | 94.9 | 1 | $33.22 | $15.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.8 | 1 | $53.14 | $24.29 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% 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
Fremont, CA
Evening in Fremont on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°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
4 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
7h 9m 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 La Verne, CA to Fremont, CA covers 379.6 miles and takes about 7h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, Foothill Freeway, CA 152. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189.8 miles from La Verne, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $87.25 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 379.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.8 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between La Verne, CA and Fremont, CA, road signs point toward Hollister and San Jose.
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