How far is San Diego Country Estates, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from San Diego Country Estates, CA to Fresno, CA is about 357.7 miles (575.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309 miles (497.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego Country Estates and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego Country Estates and Fresno.
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Start on Sass Way
57 m · 10 sec · Sass Way
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Turn right onto Ramona Oaks Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ramona Oaks Road
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Turn right onto San Vicente Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · San Vicente Road
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Continue on 10th Street
2044 ft · 46 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Pine Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Street
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Continue on West Haverford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Haverford Road
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Continue on San Pasqual Valley Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · San Pasqual Valley Road
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Turn left onto East Felicita Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Felicita Avenue
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Turn right onto South Centre City Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Centre City Parkway
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Continue on North Centre City Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Centre City Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 78 West: Oceanside
1057 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Parkway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Parkway
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Continue on Ronald Packard Parkway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Ronald Packard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
15.2 mi · 18 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 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 San Diego Country Estates and Fresno.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Diego Country Estates and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego Country Estates to Fresno?
The road trip is about 357.7 miles (575.7 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.9 miles from San Diego Country Estates and 183.8 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309 miles (497.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.80 one way or $145.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Diego Country Estates and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Val Verde
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 Val Verde.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Diego Country Estates and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 309.01 mi (497.3 km).
#1 San Diego Country Estates
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 33.0067100, -116.7836400 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| 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: 576 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $72.80 | $145.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $76.55 | $153.11 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $78.79 | $157.57 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $95.50 | $190.99 |
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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