How far is Fresno, CA from San Joaquin, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to San Joaquin, CA is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and San Joaquin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and San Joaquin.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · East Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto North Abby Street
964 ft · 30 sec · North Abby Street
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Turn left onto East Thomas Avenue
114 m · 8 sec · East Thomas Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto South Madera Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South Madera Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Madera Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · South Madera Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Madera Avenue
7 mi · 10 min · South Madera Avenue
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Turn right onto West Manning Avenue
6.8 mi · 12 min · West Manning Avenue
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Turn right onto West Colorado Avenue
2171 ft · 49 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
96 m · 14 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and San Joaquin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Thomas Avenue
Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Mostly Sunny near San Joaquin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to San Joaquin?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Kerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Fresno and 16.5 miles from San Joaquin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near San Joaquin.
Stop Ideas Near Kerman
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 Kerman.
Fresno station
Madera
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and San Joaquin. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.34 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 San Joaquin
City in Fresno County, California
| Population | 4,005 |
| Coordinates | 36.6066200, -120.1890400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Joaquin (-120.18904, 36.60662)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
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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