How far is Fresno, CA from Del Monte Forest, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Del Monte Forest, CA is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 14m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Del Monte Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Del Monte Forest.
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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 left to continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Turn straight
6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
48 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
5.2 mi · 6 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
2.3 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 156 West: Castroville
1008 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 156 West
1373 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 68 West: Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach
1034 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 68 East: Pebble Beach
119 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 17 Mile Drive
32 m · 2 sec · 17 Mile Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto 17 Mile Drive
611 ft · 16 sec · 17 Mile Drive
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Turn right onto Sunridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sunridge Road
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Continue on Sunridge Road
1148 ft · 53 sec · Sunridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunridge Road
543 ft · 13 sec · Sunridge Road
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Turn right onto Ronda Road
1621 ft · 1 min · Ronda Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronda Road
35 m · 5 sec · Ronda Road
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Continue on Sunridge Road
1762 ft · 35 sec · Sunridge Road
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Turn slight left onto Lopez Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lopez Road
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Turn left
70 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left onto Forest Lake Road
1380 ft · 1 min · Forest Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Del Monte Forest.
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 Mostly Sunny near Del Monte Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Del Monte Forest?
The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 79 miles from Fresno and 79.2 miles from Del Monte Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 10:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.19 one way or $64.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Del Monte Forest.
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 Del Monte Forest. Straight-line distance: 121.06 mi (194.82 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 Del Monte Forest
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
| Population | 4,514 |
| Coordinates | 36.5863500, -121.9474600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Monte Forest (-121.94746, 36.58635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $33.85 | $67.70 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $34.84 | $69.67 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $42.22 | $84.45 |
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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