Origin
San Lorenzo, CA
Afternoon in San Lorenzo on Friday
Local time
12:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Lorenzo, CA to Fremont, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Lorenzo, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Lorenzo, CA to Fremont, CA covers 14.9 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 880, Nimitz Freeway, Mowry Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on I 880. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 14.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 880 and Nimitz Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.9 miles on I 880.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 880 and Nimitz Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.1 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 880 South: San Jose
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 880 South: San Jose
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~6m 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.
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~9m 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 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 880 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Mowry Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hesperian Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Paseo Grande | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 880
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Lorenzo, CA and Fremont, CA.
1
Start on Paseo Grande
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Paseo Grande
2
Turn right onto Hesperian Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hesperian Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 880 South: San Jose
4
Merge onto I 880
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
5
Take the exit onto I 880
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 880
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 17
Toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left
116 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Turn straight onto Mowry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
11
Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mowry Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Mowry Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 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 | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
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
Afternoon in Fremont on Friday
Local time
12:45 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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 San Lorenzo, CA to Fremont, CA covers 14.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 880, Nimitz Freeway, Mowry Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from San Lorenzo, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 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 8 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.1 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Lorenzo, CA to Fremont, 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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