How far is Emeryville, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Emeryville, CA to Fresno, CA is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emeryville and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emeryville and Fresno.
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Start on Park Avenue
142 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Harlan Street
144 m · 23 sec · Harlan Street
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Turn left onto 40th Street
1027 ft · 43 sec · 40th Street
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Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
848 ft · 26 sec · San Pablo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Adeline Street
733 ft · 20 sec · Adeline Street
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Turn left onto 35th Street
1430 ft · 32 sec · 35th Street
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Continue on 35th Street
870 ft · 19 sec · 35th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 580 East: Hayward, Stockton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
14.4 mi · 17 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 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 Emeryville 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Emeryville and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emeryville to Fresno?
The road trip is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Emeryville and 96.1 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 10:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.56 one way or $75.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Emeryville and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Keyes
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 Keyes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emeryville and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 157.11 mi (252.84 km).
#1 Emeryville
City in the United States state of California
| Population | 11,875 |
| Coordinates | 37.8313200, -122.2852500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $37.56 | $75.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $39.49 | $78.98 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $40.64 | $81.28 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $49.26 | $98.52 |
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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