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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Halfway Point
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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 Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Joaquin and Fresno.
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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
2171 ft · 44 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto West Manning Avenue
6.8 mi · 12 min · West Manning Avenue
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Turn left onto South Madera Avenue
7 mi · 10 min · South Madera Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Madera Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · South Madera Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Madera Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South Madera Avenue
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Turn right onto West Whitesbridge Avenue
15.1 mi · 20 min · West Whitesbridge Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Blackstone Avenue, Abby Street
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Blackstone Avenue
69 m · 8 sec
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Continue on East White Street
107 m · 14 sec · East White Street
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Turn left onto North Blackstone Avenue
74 m · 6 sec · North Blackstone Avenue
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Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 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 and Fresno.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kerman.
Fresno station
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Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Joaquin and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.34 km).
#1 San Joaquin
City in Fresno County, California
| Population | 4,005 |
| Coordinates | 36.6066200, -120.1890400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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