How far is Fresno, CA from Riverdale Park, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Riverdale Park, CA is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Riverdale Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Riverdale Park.
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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
59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Tuolumne Boulevard, B Street
727 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Tuolumne Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuolumne Boulevard
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Turn left onto Paradise Road
1552 ft · 38 sec · Paradise Road
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Continue on Paradise Avenue
1914 ft · 40 sec · Paradise Avenue
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Continue on Paradise Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Paradise Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Paradise Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Riverdale Park.
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
59.7 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Riverdale Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Riverdale Park?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Planada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Fresno and 49 miles from Riverdale Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.60 one way or $43.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Riverdale Park.
Stop Ideas Near Planada
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 Planada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Riverdale Park. Straight-line distance: 92.22 mi (148.42 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 Riverdale Park
Situated in the San Joaquin Valley at an elevation of 69 feet, this census-designated place lies within Stanislaus County just southwest of Modesto.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6093800, -121.0518800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverdale Park (-121.05188, 37.60938)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $6.26 | $21.60 | $43.20 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $23.08 | $46.15 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $29.02 | $58.05 |
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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