How far is San Joaquin, CA from Atascadero, CA?
The driving distance from San Joaquin, CA to Atascadero, CA is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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.
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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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Joaquin and Atascadero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Joaquin and Atascadero.
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Start on South 9th Street
96 m · 16 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto West Colorado Avenue
4.7 mi · 11 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Continue on Colorado Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Colorado Road
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Turn right onto South Lassen Avenue
32.2 mi · 48 min · South Lassen Avenue
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Continue on Skyline Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · Skyline Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Laneva Boulevard
9.3 mi · 13 min · East Laneva Boulevard
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Turn right
18.7 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit left toward US 101
940 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
11.6 mi · 13 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Way
840 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Traffic Way
131 m · 19 sec · Traffic Way
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
30 m · 2 sec · El Camino Real
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · El Camino Real
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Joaquin and Atascadero.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Lassen Avenue
Turn right onto South Lassen Avenue
32.2 mi · 00h 48m
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 San Joaquin and Sunny near Atascadero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Joaquin to Atascadero?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from San Joaquin and 55.7 miles from Atascadero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.61 one way or $49.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Joaquin and Sunny near Atascadero.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
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 Avenal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Joaquin and Atascadero. Straight-line distance: 81.75 mi (131.56 km).
#1 San Joaquin
City in Fresno County, California
| Population | 4,005 |
| Coordinates | 36.6066200, -120.1890400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atascadero
City in California, USA
| Population | 30,254 |
| Coordinates | 35.4894200, -120.6707300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atascadero (-120.67073, 35.48942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $24.61 | $49.21 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $25.54 | $51.08 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $26.29 | $52.58 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $33.06 | $66.13 |
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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