How far is Pine Mountain Club, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Pine Mountain Club, CA to Fresno, CA is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Mountain Club and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Mountain Club and Fresno.
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Start on Saint Bernard Drive
1 km · 2 min · Saint Bernard Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodland Drive
2015 ft · 1 min · Woodland Drive
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Turn right onto Mil Potrero Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Mil Potrero Highway
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Continue on Cuddy Valley Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Cuddy Valley Road
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Continue on Frazier Mountain Park Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Frazier Mountain Park Road
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Take the ramp left toward Bakersfield
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street
1517 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Mountain Club and Fresno.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 01h 45m
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 Pine Mountain Club and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Mountain Club to Fresno?
The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Pine Mountain Club and 84.2 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 12:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.13 one way or $74.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Mountain Club and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
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 McFarland.
Wasco station
Bakersfield
Corcoran station
Visalia, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Mountain Club and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 135.92 mi (218.75 km).
#1 Pine Mountain Club
Situated in the San Emigdio Mountains of southwestern Kern County at an elevation of 5,653 feet, this unincorporated community is surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8463700, -119.1495500 |
| Altitude | 1723 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $37.13 | $74.26 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $38.54 | $77.08 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $39.67 | $79.33 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $49.89 | $99.78 |
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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