How far is Burlingame, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Burlingame, CA to Fresno, CA is about 184 miles (296.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.98 mi
03h 10m
Flight
154.05 mi
247.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.05 mi
Kilometers
247.92 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.98 mi
Kilometers
296.09 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM PDT
Return by in Burlingame
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlingame
2026-04-22T20:05
Arrive Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlingame
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Ceres
CA

A city in Stanislaus County, California.

From Burlingame
91 mi
01h 35m
To Fresno
93 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Burlingame Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using San Bruno as the closest live forecast in the San Mateo County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burlingame and Fresno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlingame and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on El Camino Real

    21 m · 5 sec · El Camino Real

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2494 ft · 60 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: San Jose

    1729 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Bayshore Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 East, CA 92 West: Hayward, Half Moon Bay, Fashion Island Boulevard

    535 ft · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway

    13.2 mi · 16 min · J Arthur Younger Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Jackson Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Foothill Boulevard

    2503 ft · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto A Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · A Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Redwood Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · Redwood Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    1451 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    105.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlingame and Fresno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
107 mi · 58%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
28.2 mi · 15%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 8%
J Arthur Younger Freeway
13.2 mi · 7%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 3%
Bayshore Freeway
3.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ceres
01h 35m from Burlingame
Leave By
10:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Burlingame and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlingame to Fresno?

The road trip is about 184 miles (296.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Ceres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Burlingame and 93 miles from Fresno.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 10:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.44 one way or $74.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Burlingame and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Ceres

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ceres, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ceres.

RAIL

Modesto station

9 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

16 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Manteca, CA

35 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

43 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlingame and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 154.05 mi (247.92 km).

Burlingame

#1 Burlingame

City in the U.

Population29,557
Coordinates37.5841000, -122.3660800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Fresno

#2 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.

Population530,267
Coordinates36.7477300, -119.7723700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: El Camino Real (-122.366087, 37.584092)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.58 L · about $37.44
Round trip
$74.88
12.98 gal · 49.16 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $37.44 $74.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $39.37 $78.74
Premium $6.24 $40.52 $81.03
Diesel $7.57 $49.11 $98.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlingame and Fresno. The current time is 20:05:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.