How far is Fresno, CA from North El Monte, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to North El Monte, CA is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (334 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
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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 04h 21m.
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 Monterey County, California, United States
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 North El Monte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and North El Monte.
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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
7.5 mi · 9 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Anita Avenue
977 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Santa Anita Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · North Santa Anita Avenue
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Continue on South Santa Anita Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Santa Anita Avenue
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Turn left onto Live Oak Avenue
1957 ft · 54 sec · Live Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto Tyler Avenue
1334 ft · 40 sec · Tyler Avenue
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Turn left onto Daines Drive
50 m · 10 sec · Daines Drive
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Turn right
656 ft · 48 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 North El Monte.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Mostly Sunny near North El Monte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to North El Monte?
The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Fresno and 114.8 miles from North El Monte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.5 miles (334 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.79 one way or $93.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near North El Monte.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
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 Greenfield.
Bakersfield
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and North El Monte. Straight-line distance: 207.56 mi (334.03 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 El Monte
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 3,723 |
| Coordinates | 34.1027900, -118.0242300 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North El Monte (-118.02423, 34.10279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $46.79 | $93.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $49.20 | $98.39 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $50.63 | $101.26 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $61.37 | $122.74 |
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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