How far is Fresno, CA from Strawberry, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Strawberry, CA is about 199 miles (320.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170 miles (273.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Strawberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Strawberry.
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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
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
11.6 mi · 15 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
2256 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South: San Francisco
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blithedale Avenue
1487 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Blithedale Avenue
80 m · 6 sec · East Blithedale Avenue
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Continue on Tiburon Boulevard
836 ft · 20 sec · Tiburon Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto US 101 North: Eureka
55 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Redwood Highway Frontage Road
642 ft · 19 sec · Redwood Highway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Reed Boulevard
1505 ft · 50 sec · Reed Boulevard
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Continue on Reed Boulevard
10 m · 2 sec · Reed Boulevard
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Continue on Reed Boulevard
837 ft · 39 sec · Reed Boulevard
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Turn right onto Inez Place
94 m · 14 sec · Inez Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Inez Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Strawberry.
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 Clear near Strawberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Strawberry?
The road trip is about 199 miles (320.3 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Salida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Fresno and 99.7 miles from Strawberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170 miles (273.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 9:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.95 one way or $87.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Clear near Strawberry.
Stop Ideas Near Salida
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 Salida.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Strawberry. Straight-line distance: 170.03 mi (273.63 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 Strawberry
Located on the Tiburon Peninsula in Marin County at an elevation of approximately 233 feet, this unincorporated community overlooks Richardson Bay near Mill Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8968700, -122.5088600 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Strawberry (-122.50886, 37.89687)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $43.95 | $87.90 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $45.62 | $91.25 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $46.96 | $93.91 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $59.06 | $118.12 |
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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