How far is Fresno, CA from Discovery Bay, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Discovery Bay, CA is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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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 Fresno and Discovery Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Discovery Bay.
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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 right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Naglee Road, Grant Line Road
1639 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Naglee Road
1488 ft · 40 sec · Naglee Road
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Turn right onto West Grant Line Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Grant Line Road
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Turn straight onto Byron Road
2504 ft · 42 sec · Byron Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Byron Road
18 m · 1 sec · Byron Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Byron Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Byron Road
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Continue on Byron-Bethany Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Byron-Bethany Road
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Continue on Byron Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Byron Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
99 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Discovery Bay Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Discovery Bay Boulevard
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Turn right
17 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Discovery Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fresno and Showers And Thunderstorms near Discovery Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Discovery Bay?
The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Fresno and 71.9 miles from Discovery Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.25 one way or $58.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fresno and Showers And Thunderstorms near Discovery Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Discovery Bay. Straight-line distance: 128.52 mi (206.83 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 Discovery Bay
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
| Population | 13,352 |
| Coordinates | 37.9085400, -121.6002300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Discovery Bay (-121.60023, 37.90854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $29.25 | $58.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $30.75 | $61.51 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $31.65 | $63.30 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $38.36 | $76.73 |
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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