Origin
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Morning in Santa Fe Springs on Saturday
Local time
10:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Santa Fe Springs, CA to Fremont, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 21m
Distance
383.2 mi
617 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$88
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 9m
★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 30m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 45m
8 PM
6h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Santa Fe Springs, CA to Fremont, CA covers 383.2 miles and takes about 6h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lakewood Boulevard, I 5 North, Santa Ana Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $88.08 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
191.6 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Fremont, CA
Full guide →Founded 1956
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.
Top landmarks
- • Mission San José — 18th-century Spanish mission in Fremont, California
- • Ardenwood Historic Farm — human settlement in California, United States of America
- • Niles Depot Museum — railway museum in Niles, California
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 6h 21m. Total distance: 383.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 21m drive with frequent turns across 383.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lakewood Boulevard 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
3/10
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 6h 21m, 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 Santa Fe Springs, CA to Fremont, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Boulevard | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| Santa Ana Freeway | — | — |
| Golden State Freeway | — | — |
| I 5 | — | — |
| Westside Freeway | — | — |
| CA 152 West | — | — |
| US 101 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lakewood Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe Springs, CA and Fremont, CA.
1
Start on Telegraph Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Telegraph Road
2
Turn left onto Lakewood Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lakewood Boulevard
3
Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 5 North: Los Angeles
4
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
5
Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Golden State Freeway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
8
Keep slight left
36 mi
·
41 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Golden State Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
183 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
·
Westside Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
12
Continue straight
29 mi
·
33 min
13
Keep slight right
12 mi
·
16 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 101 North: San Jose
15
Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
20 mi
·
23 min
·
South Valley Freeway
16
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 880 North: Oakland
18
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont
21
Turn right onto Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mowry Avenue
22
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 191.6 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA, or about 3h 10m 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 84 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.6 miles or 3h 10m 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 21m
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 Santa Fe Springs, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Santa Fe Springs, CA
This is one driving day of about 383.2 miles and 6h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 191.6 mi from Santa Fe Springs, CA · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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 191.6 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$88.08 one way
$176.15 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $90.76 | $181.52 |
| premium | $6.18 | $93.19 | $186.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.61 | $169.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$88
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$113–$138
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115 | 1 | $40.24 | $18.39 |
| Efficient EV | 95.8 | 1 | $33.53 | $15.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.3 | 1 | $53.65 | $24.52 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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
Fremont, CA
Morning in Fremont on Saturday
Local time
10:09 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
5 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
6h 21m 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 Santa Fe Springs, CA to Fremont, CA covers 383.2 miles and takes about 6h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lakewood Boulevard, I 5 North, Santa Ana Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 191.6 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $88.08 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 21m, 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 Santa Fe Springs, CA to Fremont, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Santa Fe Springs, 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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