How far is Bethel Island, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Bethel Island, CA to Fresno, CA is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (217 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel Island and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Island and Fresno.
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Start on Bethel Island Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bethel Island Road
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Turn right onto East Cypress Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · East Cypress Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Brentwood Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Brentwood Boulevard
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Continue on Byron Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Byron Highway
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Turn right onto Byron Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Byron Highway
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Continue on Byron-Bethany Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Byron-Bethany Road
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Continue on Byron Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Byron Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Byron Road
29 m · 2 sec · Byron Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Byron Road
2645 ft · 51 sec · Byron Road
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Turn left onto West Grant Line Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Grant Line Road
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Turn slight left
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert T. Monagan Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
143 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
105.8 mi · 2 hr 1 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 Bethel Island and Fresno.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 99 South
Merge slight left
106 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel Island and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel Island to Fresno?
The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Bethel Island and 86.5 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (217 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.29 one way or $66.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethel Island and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Turlock
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 Turlock.
Denair station
Modesto station
Merced station
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Island and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 134.85 mi (217.02 km).
#1 Bethel Island
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 38.0149200, -121.6405100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $5.77 | $33.29 | $66.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $36.02 | $72.04 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $43.66 | $87.32 |
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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