How far is San Joaquin, CA from Hanford, CA?
The driving distance from San Joaquin, CA to Hanford, CA is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Joaquin and Hanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Joaquin and Hanford.
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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
15.5 mi · 27 min · West Manning Avenue
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Turn right onto South Ormus Avenue
774 ft · 16 sec · South Ormus Avenue
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Continue on South Henderson Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · South Henderson Road
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Turn left onto West Mountain View Avenue
11.6 mi · 15 min · West Mountain View Avenue
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Turn right onto South Highland Avenue
7.1 mi · 10 min · South Highland Avenue
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Continue on Central Valley Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Central Valley Highway
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Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · North 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2613 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Douty Street
90 m · 8 sec · North Douty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Douty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Joaquin and Hanford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Manning Avenue
Turn left onto West Manning Avenue
15.5 mi · 00h 27m
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 Hanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Joaquin to Hanford?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Caruthers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from San Joaquin and 24.5 miles from Hanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Joaquin and Sunny near Hanford.
Stop Ideas Near Caruthers
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 Caruthers.
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Fresno station
Hanford station
Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Joaquin and Hanford. Straight-line distance: 35.83 mi (57.66 km).
#1 San Joaquin
City in Fresno County, California
| Population | 4,005 |
| Coordinates | 36.6066200, -120.1890400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanford
The most populous city in Kings County, California.
| Population | 58,352 |
| Coordinates | 36.3274500, -119.6456800 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanford (-119.64568, 36.32745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $14.55 | $29.11 |
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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