How far is Summerland, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Summerland, CA to Fresno, CA is about 238 miles (383.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Monterey County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerland and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerland and Fresno.
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Start on Banner Avenue
108 m · 17 sec · Banner Avenue
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Turn right onto Temple Street
101 m · 22 sec · Temple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lillie Avenue
1560 ft · 44 sec · Lillie Avenue
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Continue on Via Real
2585 ft · 50 sec · Via Real
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Turn right onto Padaro Lane
567 ft · 15 sec · Padaro Lane
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South
1371 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
5.7 mi · 7 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Ventura Freeway
17.6 mi · 20 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 East: Santa Clarita
39.3 mi · 50 min
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Turn straight onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 5 North: Sacramento
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street
1517 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 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 Summerland 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.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Summerland and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerland to Fresno?
The road trip is about 238 miles (383.1 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Summerland and 114 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.25 one way or $96.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerland and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
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 Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerland and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 161.04 mi (259.17 km).
#1 Summerland
Situated on coastal hills sloping toward the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara County, this community lies at an elevation of 121 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4213800, -119.5965200 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $5.74 | $48.25 | $96.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.97 | $50.13 | $100.26 |
| Premium | $6.17 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
| Diesel | $8.15 | $68.42 | $136.84 |
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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