How far is Fresno, CA from Brisbane, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Brisbane, CA is about 190 miles (305.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
189.96 mi
03h 47m
Flight
158.29 mi
254.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.29 mi
Kilometers
254.75 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.96 mi
Kilometers
305.71 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brisbane
Sun, May 31, 2:20 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Sun, May 31, 6:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-05-30T22:32
Arrive Brisbane
Sun, May 31, 2:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
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
Modesto
CA

The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.

From Fresno
94.9 mi
01h 53m
To Brisbane
95.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 23 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Belmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North

    965 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Redwood Road

    1149 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · Redwood Road

  17. 17

    Continue on A Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · A Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mission Boulevard

    1735 ft · 44 sec · Mission Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    528 ft · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco

    2562 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    11 mi · 13 min · Bayshore Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Bayshore Boulevard, Cow Palace

    2075 ft · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Bayshore Boulevard

    2189 ft · 43 sec · Bayshore Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto San Bruno Avenue

    2573 ft · 2 min · San Bruno Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Alvarado Street

    103 m · 22 sec · Alvarado Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    35 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 39%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
28.4 mi · 15%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 12%
Jackson Street
14.7 mi · 8%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 7%
Bayshore Freeway
11 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

74.7 mi · 01h 27m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Modesto
01h 53m from Fresno
Leave By
9:24 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Brisbane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190 miles (305.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Modesto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Fresno and 95.1 miles from Brisbane.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.65 one way or $77.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Brisbane.

Stop Ideas Near Modesto

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Modesto, 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 Modesto.

RAIL

Modesto station

8 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

21 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Manteca, CA

29 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

39 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Brisbane. Straight-line distance: 158.29 mi (254.75 km).

Fresno

#1 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
Brisbane

#2 Brisbane

City located in San Mateo County, California, United States

Population4,576
Coordinates37.6807700, -122.3999700
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Brisbane (-122.39997, 37.68077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.37 L · about $38.65
Round trip
$77.30
13.4 gal · 50.74 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $38.65 $77.30
Mid-grade $6.07 $40.64 $81.28
Premium $6.24 $41.83 $83.66
Diesel $7.57 $50.70 $101.40

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Brisbane. The current time is 22:32:36.

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.