How far is Fresno, CA from Pacifica, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Pacifica, CA is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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.
The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
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 Pacifica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Pacifica.
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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
7.9 mi · 9 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 West: San Bruno
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
49 m · 2 sec · Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 82: El Camino Real
1886 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto El Camino Real
1070 ft · 24 sec · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Sneath Lane
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sneath Lane
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Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sharp Park Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sharp Park Road
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Turn slight right onto Francisco Boulevard
49 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Francisco Boulevard
66 m · 6 sec · Francisco Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 1 South: Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz
736 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Reina del Mar Avenue
27 m · 5 sec · Reina del Mar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reina del Mar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Pacifica.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Pacifica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Pacifica?
The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Modesto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Fresno and 96.7 miles from Pacifica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 9:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.34 one way or $78.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Pacifica.
Stop Ideas Near Modesto
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 Modesto.
Modesto station
Denair station
Manteca, CA
Tracy, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Pacifica. Straight-line distance: 160.96 mi (259.04 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 Pacifica
City in San Mateo County, California, USA
| Population | 38,013 |
| Coordinates | 37.6138300, -122.4869200 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pacifica (-122.48692, 37.61383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $39.34 | $78.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $42.58 | $85.15 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $51.61 | $103.21 |
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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