How far is Fresno, CA from Fort Bragg, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Fort Bragg, CA is about 348.7 miles (561.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
348.71 mi
07h 06m
Flight
287.76 mi
463.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.76 mi
Kilometers
463.1 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.71 mi
Kilometers
561.2 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Bragg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Sat, Apr 18, 4:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-18T02:20
Arrive Fort Bragg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:06 PM to 2:36 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pacheco
CA

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

From Fresno
174.3 mi
03h 33m
To Fort Bragg
174.4 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
Fort Bragg Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Laytonville as the closest live forecast in the Mendocino County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Fort Bragg.

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South, I 680 North: San Jose, Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek

    857 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 North: Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento

    1614 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway

    15.2 mi · 18 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 780: Benicia

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Sacramento

    137 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway

    752 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 37: Napa

    2517 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on CA 37

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard

    1912 ft · 51 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Sonoma Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Broadway Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Foothill Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    16.1 mi · 18 min · Saint Helena Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Geyserville Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Geyserville Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Canyon Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Canyon Road

  41. 41

    Take the exit right

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Redwood Highway

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right

    1728 ft · 51 sec

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Redwood Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway

  45. 45

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Fort Bragg Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Fort Bragg Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Fort Bragg-Willits Road

    26.8 mi · 40 min · Fort Bragg-Willits Road

  48. 48

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto East Laurel Street

    61 m · 16 sec · East Laurel Street

  50. 50

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
51 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
7 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 21%
Redwood Highway
57.2 mi · 16%
Saint Helena Highway
51.2 mi · 15%
Fort Bragg-Willits Road
26.8 mi · 8%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 6%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
19.6 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
287.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pacheco
03h 33m from Fresno
Leave By
9:48 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Fort Bragg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Fort Bragg?

The road trip is about 348.7 miles (561.2 km) and usually takes 07h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pacheco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.3 miles from Fresno and 174.4 miles from Fort Bragg.

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

The direct path is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.02 one way or $142.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Fort Bragg.

Stop Ideas Near Pacheco

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pacheco and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink eLockers: El Cerrito City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

BikeLink eLockers: El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Berkeley Community Media
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

Berkeley Community Media

Berkeley , CA
2239 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Television station,City government office,Video production service
El Cerrito City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Old Berkeley City Hall
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Old Berkeley City Hall

Berkeley , CA
2134 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94703, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pacheco.

RAIL

Martinez station

7 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

21 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

23 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

23 mi away
100 I Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Fort Bragg. Straight-line distance: 287.76 mi (463.1 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
Fort Bragg

#2 Fort Bragg

City in Mendocino County, California (United States)

Population7,222
Coordinates39.4457200, -123.8052900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Fort Bragg (-123.80529, 39.44572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.31 gal
46.58 L · about $71.02
Round trip
$142.03
24.62 gal · 93.16 L
Estimated CO2
109.4 kg one way
Round trip: 218.8 kg / 482 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $71.02 $142.03
Mid-grade $6.07 $74.67 $149.34
Premium $6.24 $76.85 $153.70
Diesel $7.57 $93.15 $186.30

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Fort Bragg. The current time is 02:20:21.

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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.