How far is Fresno, CA from Hidden Meadows, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Hidden Meadows, CA is about 326.2 miles (525 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Hidden Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Hidden Meadows.
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Start on East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North First Street
1702 ft · 49 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1227 ft · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Continue on Tulare Street
791 ft · 22 sec · Tulare Street
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Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
954 ft · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orange Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
1.3 km · 55 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
2418 ft · 59 sec · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Escondido Freeway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
19.3 mi · 21 min · Avocado Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Deer Springs Road, Mountain Meadow Road
1685 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Deer Springs Road
1154 ft · 24 sec · Deer Springs Road
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Continue on Mountain Meadow Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Mountain Meadow Road
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Turn left onto Mountain Meadow Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Mountain Meadow Road
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Turn left onto Boulder Knolls Drive
159 m · 25 sec · Boulder Knolls Drive
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Turn right
125 m · 30 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 Hidden Meadows.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Golden State Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hidden Meadows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Hidden Meadows?
The road trip is about 326.2 miles (525 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Fresno and 163 miles from Hidden Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 $66.40 one way or $132.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hidden Meadows.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Hidden Meadows. Straight-line distance: 286.15 mi (460.52 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 Hidden Meadows
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 3,485 |
| Coordinates | 33.2253100, -117.1125300 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hidden Meadows (-117.11253, 33.22531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $66.40 | $132.80 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $69.82 | $139.64 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $71.86 | $143.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $87.10 | $174.19 |
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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