How far is San Joaquin Hills, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from San Joaquin Hills, CA to Fresno, CA is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Joaquin Hills and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Joaquin Hills and Fresno.
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Start on Villeneuve
32 m · 4 sec · Villeneuve
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Continue on Versailles
570 ft · 27 sec · Versailles
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Turn right onto Clermont
554 ft · 30 sec · Clermont
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Turn left onto Menton
60 m · 11 sec · Menton
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Turn right onto Newport Ridge Drive East
2617 ft · 1 min · Newport Ridge Drive East
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Turn left onto San Joaquin Hills Road
1162 ft · 35 sec · San Joaquin Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Newport Coast Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Newport Coast Drive
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Continue on Newport Coast Drive
1703 ft · 24 sec · Newport Coast Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 73 Toll North: Long Beach
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
2.1 mi · 2 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 North
2898 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 55 North: Anaheim, Riverside
836 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
2136 ft · 28 sec · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Santa Ana
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2756 ft · 36 sec · 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 Joaquin Hills 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 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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving San Joaquin Hills 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 Joaquin Hills to Fresno?
The road trip is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Arvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from San Joaquin Hills and 135.3 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 7:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.52 one way or $109.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around San Joaquin Hills and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Arvin
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 Arvin.
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Wasco station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Joaquin Hills and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 242.68 mi (390.55 km).
#1 San Joaquin Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 3,176 |
| Coordinates | 33.6116900, -117.8367200 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $54.52 | $109.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $57.32 | $114.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $59.00 | $117.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $71.51 | $143.02 |
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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