How far is Fresno, CA from Millbrae, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Millbrae, CA is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Millbrae.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Millbrae.
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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
10.4 mi · 12 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Redwood Road
1149 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
3104 ft · 1 min · Redwood Road
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Continue on A Street
1.5 km · 2 min · A Street
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Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
1735 ft · 44 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Jackson Street
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Keep slight left
528 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco
2562 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Millbrae Avenue
2004 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Millbrae Avenue
3105 ft · 1 min · East Millbrae Avenue
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Continue on Millbrae Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · Millbrae Avenue
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn uturn onto El Camino Real
35 m · 10 sec · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto East Millbrae Avenue
49 m · 9 sec · East Millbrae Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Millbrae Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Millbrae.
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 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fresno and Chance Light Rain near Millbrae.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Millbrae?
The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Ceres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Fresno and 92.1 miles from Millbrae.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.44 one way or $74.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fresno and Chance Light Rain near Millbrae.
Stop Ideas Near Ceres
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 Ceres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Millbrae. Straight-line distance: 155.49 mi (250.24 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 Millbrae
City in California
| Population | 22,630 |
| Coordinates | 37.5985500, -122.3871900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Millbrae (-122.38719, 37.59855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $37.44 | $74.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $39.37 | $78.74 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $40.52 | $81.03 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $49.11 | $98.22 |
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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