Origin
Suisun, CA
Evening in Suisun on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suisun, CA to Fremont, CA
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suisun, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
Spanning 65.3 miles across the Pacific Coast region, this drive connects Suisun and Fremont in approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. You will primarily navigate via the Donald D Doyle Highway, the Luther E Gibson Freeway, and the Benicia-Martinez Bridge. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is ideal as a simple day excursion that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting about $15 for fuel should cover your transit comfortably. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short getaway, the route offers a straightforward path between these two California locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.6 miles from Suisun, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances efficiency with constant adjustments. Highways account for roughly 27% of your journey, meaning you will spend a significant portion of your time navigating local transit rather than cruising on open interstates. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 29.6 miles spent on the Donald D Doyle Highway. As you transition between the various road types, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed highway segments to more technical, localized maneuvering. Stay alert, as the mix of freeway and local roads requires you to remain engaged behind the wheel throughout the entire 65.3-mile trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Donald D Doyle Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 65.3 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 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.5 miles (I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles (I 680 / Donald D Doyle Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.5 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
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 40
Toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
6
27.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
33.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
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I 680 / Donald D Doyle Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 / Donald D Doyle Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Washington Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward Washington Boulevard
6
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Washington Boulevard
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Suisun, CA to Fremont, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Jose along the way.
San Jose
6.5 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Donald D Doyle Highway | 29.6 mi | 34m |
| Luther E Gibson Freeway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Benicia-Martinez Bridge | 8 mi | 9m |
| CA 12 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Fremont Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Washington Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Donald D Doyle Highway
— 29.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suisun, CA and Fremont, CA.
1
Start on Solano Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
Solano Street
2
Continue on Kellogg Street
408 ft
·
20 sec
·
Kellogg Street
3
Turn right onto Morgan Street
306 ft
·
17 sec
·
Morgan Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
6
Merge onto CA 12
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
CA 12
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40
Toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 680
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Luther E Gibson Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 680
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Benicia-Martinez Bridge
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on I 680
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 15
Toward Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Fremont Boulevard
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left onto Mowry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Mowry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mowry Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Mowry Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 22 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since there are no scheduled stops in the route data, you can easily complete the entire distance in one push without needing to factor in extra rest time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as setting aside $15 for gas will keep you moving smoothly. Because this is a turn-heavy route, ensure your navigation is ready before you leave to handle the frequent transitions between highways. Use the 29.6-mile stretch on the Donald D Doyle Highway as your primary opportunity to settle into a consistent pace before the route becomes more localized.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.6 miles from Suisun, CA, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.6 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 65.3 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 6m
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 Suisun, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Suisun, CA
This is one driving day of about 65.3 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Suisun, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Donald D Doyle Highway for about 29.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Suisun, CA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Suisun, 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
$15.12 one way
$30.24 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $15.59 | $31.19 |
| premium | $6.24 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Evening in Fremont on Sunday
Local time
5:51 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Suisun, CA to Fremont, CA covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Donald D Doyle Highway, Luther E Gibson Freeway, Benicia-Martinez Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from Suisun, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.12 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 65.3 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 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.5 miles (I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles (I 680 / Donald D Doyle Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Suisun, CA to Fremont, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Jose along the way.
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