How far is Fresno, CA from Dublin, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Dublin, CA is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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.
Flight 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 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 most populous city in Stanislaus 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 Dublin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Dublin.
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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
13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Ramon Road, Foothill Road
1458 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto San Ramon Road
882 ft · 21 sec · San Ramon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Ramon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Dublin.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Dublin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Dublin?
The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Fresno and 76.4 miles from Dublin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.09 one way or $62.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Dublin.
Stop Ideas Near Turlock
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 Turlock.
Denair station
Modesto station
Merced station
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 136.07 mi (218.98 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 Dublin
The most populous city in Alameda County, California.
| Population | 66,936 |
| Coordinates | 37.7021500, -121.9357900 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dublin (-121.93579, 37.70215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $31.09 | $62.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $32.70 | $65.39 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.65 | $67.30 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $40.79 | $81.57 |
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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