How far is Bayside, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Bayside, CA to Fresno, CA is about 463.4 miles (745.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 365.2 miles (587.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Colusa County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayside and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayside and Fresno.
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Start on Jacoby Creek Road
32 m · 11 sec · Jacoby Creek Road
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Continue on Jacoby Creek Road
44 m · 4 sec · Jacoby Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Arcata Road
37 m · 4 sec · Old Arcata Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Arcata Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Arcata Road
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Turn right onto Bayside Cutoff
2471 ft · 1 min · Bayside Cutoff
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Turn right onto Redwood Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 299 East: Blue Lake, Willow Creek
1744 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
136.3 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Turn right onto Court Street
888 ft · 25 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tehama Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tehama Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
3233 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.8 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
2110 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
1936 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
3077 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2281 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
56.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Keep slight left
106.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue
1517 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayside and Fresno.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
CA 299 East
Continue straight
136 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bayside and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayside to Fresno?
The road trip is about 463.4 miles (745.7 km) and usually takes 07h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 234.9 miles from Bayside and 228.5 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 365.2 miles (587.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $102.37 one way or $204.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bayside and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Williams
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Northview Park
City of Colusa
Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williams.
Marysville, California
Oroville, California
Chico station
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayside and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 365.19 mi (587.72 km).
#1 Bayside
Lying at an elevation of roughly 30 feet, this unincorporated community is situated on coastal lowlands between Arcata and Eureka in Humboldt County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8423500, -124.0636700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fresno
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.
| Population | 530,267 |
| Coordinates | 36.7477300, -119.7723700 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 746 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 46m |
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 | $102.37 | $204.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $106.26 | $212.52 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $109.37 | $218.73 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $137.55 | $275.11 |
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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