How far is Atascadero, CA from San Joaquin, CA?
The driving distance from Atascadero, CA to San Joaquin, CA is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atascadero and San Joaquin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atascadero and San Joaquin.
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Start on El Camino Real
964 ft · 23 sec · El Camino Real
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 North
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
11.5 mi · 13 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield
1044 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
149 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
19.4 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Continue on South Lassen Avenue
32.2 mi · 48 min · South Lassen Avenue
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Turn left onto Colorado Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Colorado Road
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Continue on South Colorado Avenue
4.7 mi · 11 min · South Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
96 m · 14 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atascadero and San Joaquin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Lassen Avenue
Continue on South Lassen Avenue
32.2 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Atascadero and Sunny near San Joaquin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atascadero to San Joaquin?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Atascadero and 55.7 miles from San Joaquin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.61 one way or $49.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atascadero and Sunny near San Joaquin.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avenal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atascadero and San Joaquin. Straight-line distance: 81.75 mi (131.56 km).
#1 Atascadero
City in California, USA
| Population | 30,254 |
| Coordinates | 35.4894200, -120.6707300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Joaquin
City in Fresno County, California
| Population | 4,005 |
| Coordinates | 36.6066200, -120.1890400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Joaquin (-120.18904, 36.60662)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $24.61 | $49.21 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $25.54 | $51.08 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $26.29 | $52.58 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $33.06 | $66.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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