How far is Fresno, CA from Brookdale, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Brookdale, CA is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The county seat of Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Brookdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Brookdale.
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Start on East Washington Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 23 sec · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Belmont Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North
965 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NB SR 99 to WB 152
2067 ft · 27 sec · NB SR 99 to WB 152
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Continue on Westbound California State Route 152
1.4 km · 60 sec · Westbound California State Route 152
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Continue on Avenue 23
70.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Avenue 23
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1205 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · South Valley Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
2.3 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 129 West: Watsonville, Santa Cruz
1435 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Chittenden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Chittenden Road
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Continue on Riverside Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · Riverside Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Road
44 m · 2 sec · Riverside Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Riverside Road
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Turn right onto Blackburn Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Blackburn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lake Avenue
2844 ft · 55 sec · East Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1560 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 17 North: San Jose, Oakland
2245 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Santa Cruz Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Hermon Road
591 ft · 8 sec
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Continue on Mount Hermon Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Mount Hermon Road
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Turn right onto Graham Hill Road
973 ft · 34 sec · Graham Hill Road
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Turn right onto Highway 9
4.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 9
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Turn right onto Larkspur Street
19 m · 3 sec · Larkspur Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Larkspur Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Brookdale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue 23
Continue on Avenue 23
70.4 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Brookdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Brookdale?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Fresno and 82.4 miles from Brookdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 9:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.31 one way or $72.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Brookdale.
Stop Ideas Near Los Banos
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 Los Banos.
Merced station
Denair station
Gilroy, California
Modesto station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Brookdale. Straight-line distance: 131.25 mi (211.23 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Brookdale
Situated within the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains at an elevation of 443 feet, this census-designated place is located in Santa Cruz County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1063400, -122.1060800 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookdale (-122.10608, 37.10634)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $36.31 | $72.63 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $37.69 | $75.39 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $38.80 | $77.59 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $48.80 | $97.59 |
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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