How far is Fresno, CA from North Edwards, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to North Edwards, CA is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and North Edwards.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and North Edwards.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Stockdale, Mojave, Tehachapi
671 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 58 East: Mojave, Tehachapi
3110 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
1711 ft · 22 sec · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
14.7 mi · 17 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clay Mine Road
1896 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Claymine Road
714 ft · 20 sec · Claymine Road
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Continue on Clay Mine Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Clay Mine Road
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Turn right onto Bellaire Avenue
901 ft · 40 sec · Bellaire Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bellaire Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and North Edwards.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Fresno and Mostly Sunny near North Edwards.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to North Edwards?
The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Shafter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Fresno and 94.9 miles from North Edwards.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.65 one way or $77.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near North Edwards.
Stop Ideas Near Shafter
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 Shafter.
Wasco station
Bakersfield
Corcoran station
Kettleman City, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and North Edwards. Straight-line distance: 161.53 mi (259.96 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 North Edwards
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 1,058 |
| Coordinates | 35.0166400, -117.8328400 |
| Altitude | 699 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Edwards (-117.83284, 35.01664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $38.65 | $77.30 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $40.64 | $81.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $41.83 | $83.66 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $50.70 | $101.40 |
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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