How far is it from Palo Alto, CA, to Fremont, CA, ?

The distance between Palo Alto, CA, and Fremont, CA, is 24 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Palo Alto, CA, to Fremont, CA, ?

The drive from Palo Alto, CA, to Fremont, CA, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Palo Alto, CA, to Fremont, CA, ?

The fastest route from Palo Alto, CA, to Fremont, CA, covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Fremont, CA from Palo Alto, CA?

Fremont, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Palo Alto, CA.

Are there charging stations between Palo Alto, CA and Fremont, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Palo Alto, CA to Fremont, CA, including ABB San Jose (350 kW); Arcadia Coleman Landing (San Jose, CA) (350 kW); BOA Alum Rock CA3-138 (San Jose, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 768.

Palo Alto, CA Fremont, CA

Distance: 24 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Palo Alto, CA to Fremont, CA takes about 40 min via I 880. The distance is 24 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 24 mi

This 23-mile trip takes about 35 minutes. From Palo Hills Drive, head out via the Southbay and Nimitz Freeways into Fremont, tucked between the East Bay hills and the southern tip of the bay.

1 Depart left 12 yd
2 Continue right onto Palo Hills Drive 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto West Fremont Road 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Arastradero Road 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto West Charleston Road 2 mi
6 Take ramp straight 113 yd
7 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 2 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 3 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Southbay Freeway 7 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left onto Nimitz Freeway 4 mi
13 Keep slightly left 3 mi
14 Merge straight onto Nimitz Freeway 3 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Stevenson Boulevard 1 mi
17 Arrive right onto Stevenson Boulevard

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The return trip from Fremont, CA to Palo Alto, CA covers roughly the same distance, 24 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

588 chargers

ABB San JoseCCS, CHAdeMO · 3055 Orchard Dr, San Jose, CA, 95134350 kW
Arcadia Coleman Landing (San Jose, CA)CCS · 760 Newhall Dr, San Jose, CA, 95110350 kW
BOA Alum Rock CA3-138 (San Jose, CA)CCS · 2300 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA, 95116350 kW
BOA CA3-107 (Milpitas, CA)CCS · 740 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035350 kW
BOA Mission-Sorenson CA4-160 (Hayward, CA)CCS · 26801 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA, 94544350 kW

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This 23-mile trip takes about 35 minutes. From Palo Hills Drive, head out via the Southbay and Nimitz Freeways into Fremont, tucked between the East Bay hills and the southern tip of the bay.

Popular destinations close by

Fremont, CA → Morgan Hill, CA37 mi · 50 min Fremont, CA → Emeryville, CA31 mi · 40 min Fremont, CA → Union City, CA8 mi · 15 min Fremont, CA → Hayward, CA11 mi · 15 min Fremont, CA → Milpitas, CA11 mi · 20 min Fremont, CA → Newark, CA5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Palo Alto, CA, {fromState} to Fremont, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Palo Alto, CA, {fromState} and Fremont, CA, {toState} is 24 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Palo Alto, CA, {fromState} to Fremont, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Palo Alto, CA, {fromState} to Fremont, CA, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Palo Alto, CA, {fromState} to Fremont, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Palo Alto, CA, {fromState} to Fremont, CA, {toState} covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Fremont, CA from Palo Alto, CA?: Fremont, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Palo Alto, CA.
Are there charging stations between Palo Alto, CA and Fremont, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Palo Alto, CA to Fremont, CA, including ABB San Jose (350 kW); Arcadia Coleman Landing (San Jose, CA) (350 kW); BOA Alum Rock CA3-138 (San Jose, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 768.

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