How far is Fresno, CA from Woodside, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Woodside, CA is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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 31m.
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.
City in Merced County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Woodside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Woodside.
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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 left to continue on NB SR 99 to WB 152
2067 ft · 27 sec · NB SR 99 to WB 152
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Continue on Westbound California State Route 152
1.4 km · 60 sec · Westbound California State Route 152
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Continue on Avenue 23
29.1 mi · 34 min · Avenue 23
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Continue on East Pacheco Boulevard
12.5 mi · 18 min · East Pacheco Boulevard
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 North: Cupertino, Mountain View
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 North, I 280 South: San Jose, San Francisco
2744 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 North: San Francisco
3159 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Woodside Road
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Woodside
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Woodside Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodside Road
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Turn slight right onto Cañada Road
969 ft · 24 sec · Cañada Road
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Turn right onto Romero Road
15 m · 6 sec · Romero Road
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Turn right onto Cañada Lane
750 ft · 33 sec · Cañada Lane
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Woodside.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue 23
Continue on Avenue 23
29.1 mi · 00h 34m
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 Sunny near Woodside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Woodside?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Gustine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Fresno and 86.1 miles from Woodside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 9:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.02 one way or $70.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Woodside.
Stop Ideas Near Gustine
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 Gustine.
Denair station
Modesto station
Merced station
Gilroy, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Woodside. Straight-line distance: 144.66 mi (232.8 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 Woodside
Town in San Mateo County, California, United States
| Population | 5,508 |
| Coordinates | 37.4299400, -122.2538600 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodside (-122.25386, 37.42994)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $35.02 | $70.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $37.90 | $75.79 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $45.93 | $91.86 |
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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