How far is Seaside, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Seaside, CA to Fresno, CA is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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.
The county seat of Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seaside and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaside and Fresno.
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Start on Shasta Street
42 m · 13 sec · Shasta Street
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Turn left onto Contra Costa Street
153 m · 26 sec · Contra Costa Street
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Turn sharp left onto Del Monte Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Del Monte Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Fremont Boulevard
747 ft · 15 sec · Fremont Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
150 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
1362 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
8.6 mi · 10 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Hollister
1436 ft · 19 sec · State Route 156
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 156
898 ft · 12 sec · State Route 156
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
61 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
35.1 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
43.4 mi · 54 min
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Continue on Southbound California State Route 99
30.9 mi · 35 min · Southbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue
1517 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West 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 Seaside 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.
State Route 156
Continue straight
43.4 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Seaside and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seaside to Fresno?
The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Seaside and 77.7 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 1:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.15 one way or $62.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seaside and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Los Banos
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 Los Banos.
Merced station
Denair station
Gilroy, California
Modesto station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seaside and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 115.6 mi (186.04 km).
#1 Seaside
City in California, USA
| Population | 34,115 |
| Coordinates | 36.6110700, -121.8516200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $31.15 | $62.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $32.76 | $65.51 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.71 | $67.42 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $40.86 | $81.72 |
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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