How far is Fresno, CA from Orinda, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Orinda, CA is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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 30m.
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.
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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 Orinda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Orinda.
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South, I 680 North: San Jose, Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek
857 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 North: Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento
1614 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
15.3 mi · 18 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
79 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Orinda
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 West: Orinda
1227 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orinda
958 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Camino Pablo
1573 ft · 39 sec · Camino Pablo
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Turn straight onto Moraga Way
140 m · 15 sec · Moraga Way
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Turn left onto Overhill Road
700 ft · 31 sec · Overhill Road
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Turn straight
101 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
101 m · 24 sec
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Continue on Overhill Road
700 ft · 32 sec · Overhill Road
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Turn right onto Moraga Way
82 m · 6 sec · Moraga Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moraga Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Orinda.
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.
Sunny leaving Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Orinda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Orinda?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Fresno and 87.9 miles from Orinda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.77 one way or $71.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Orinda.
Stop Ideas Near Keyes
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 Keyes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Orinda. Straight-line distance: 153.58 mi (247.17 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 Orinda
City in California, USA
| Population | 19,557 |
| Coordinates | 37.8771500, -122.1796900 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orinda (-122.17969, 37.87715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $37.61 | $75.22 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $38.71 | $77.41 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $46.92 | $93.83 |
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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