How far is San Joaquin, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from San Joaquin, CA to Fresno, CA is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.75 mi
00h 39m
Flight
25.07 mi
40.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.07 mi
Kilometers
40.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.71 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM PDT
Return by in San Joaquin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Joaquin
2026-04-19T03:19
Arrive Fresno
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in San Joaquin
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Kerman
CA

Town in California, USA

From San Joaquin
16.5 mi
00h 19m
To Fresno
16.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Joaquin and Fresno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Joaquin and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on South 9th Street

    96 m · 16 sec · South 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Colorado Avenue

    2171 ft · 44 sec · West Colorado Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Manning Avenue

    6.8 mi · 12 min · West Manning Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Madera Avenue

    7 mi · 10 min · South Madera Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Madera Avenue

    37 m · 2 sec · South Madera Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Madera Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South Madera Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Whitesbridge Avenue

    15.1 mi · 20 min · West Whitesbridge Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Blackstone Avenue, Abby Street

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Blackstone Avenue

    69 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East White Street

    107 m · 14 sec · East White Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Blackstone Avenue

    74 m · 6 sec · North Blackstone Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Belmont Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    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 and Fresno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Whitesbridge Avenue
15.1 mi · 46%
South Madera Avenue
9.06 mi · 28%
West Manning Avenue
6.76 mi · 21%
East Belmont Avenue
1 mi · 3%
West Colorado Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
Blackstone Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Whitesbridge Avenue

Turn right onto West Whitesbridge Avenue

15.1 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kerman
00h 19m from San Joaquin
Leave By
7:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Joaquin 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 to Fresno?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from San Joaquin and 16.2 miles from Fresno.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Joaquin and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Kerman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kerman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kerman.

RAIL

Fresno station

25 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Madera

28 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Lemoore, California

54 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Joaquin and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.34 km).

San Joaquin

#1 San Joaquin

City in Fresno County, California

Population4,005
Coordinates36.6066200, -120.1890400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Fresno

#2 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.

Population530,267
Coordinates36.7477300, -119.7723700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: South 9th Street (-120.189196, 36.606724)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.27
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.63 $13.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.98 $13.95
Premium $6.24 $7.18 $14.36
Diesel $7.57 $8.70 $17.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Joaquin and Fresno. The current time is 03:19:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.