How far is Winter Gardens, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Winter Gardens, CA to Fresno, CA is about 354.5 miles (570.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Road
354.5 mi
06h 03m
Flight
314.89 mi
506.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.89 mi
Kilometers
506.76 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.5 mi
Kilometers
570.51 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 PM PDT
Return by in Winter Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winter Gardens
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Fresno
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winter Gardens
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Val Verde
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

From Winter Gardens
173.2 mi
03h 01m
To Fresno
181.3 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
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 Winter Gardens and Fresno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winter Gardens and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Road

    20 m · 7 sec · Walnut Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sapota Drive

    80 m · 13 sec · Sapota Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Winter Gardens Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winter Gardens Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pepper Drive

    3143 ft · 2 min · Pepper Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    825 ft · 22 sec · North 1st Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Bradley Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward CA 67 North

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto San Vicente Freeway

    1373 ft · 18 sec · San Vicente Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 52 West: Prospect Avenue

    880 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 52 West

    3194 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on San Clemente Canyon Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · San Clemente Canyon Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 805 South, I 805 North

    1746 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 805 North: Los Angeles

    1534 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

    35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road

    1266 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    527 ft · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jamboree Road

    760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto El Camino Real

    2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Newport Avenue

    109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1127 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  38. 38

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Golden State Highway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite

    1.1 km · 1 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  41. 41

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  45. 45

    Continue on North First Street

    1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winter Gardens and Fresno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
47 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 28%
Golden State Freeway
83.3 mi · 24%
San Diego Freeway
60.9 mi · 17%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 11%
Santa Ana Freeway
30.4 mi · 9%
San Clemente Canyon Freeway
12.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
314.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Val Verde
03h 01m from Winter Gardens
Leave By
11:54 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Winter Gardens 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 Winter Gardens to Fresno?

The road trip is about 354.5 miles (570.5 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.2 miles from Winter Gardens and 181.3 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.17 one way or $144.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Winter Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Val Verde

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Val Verde, 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 Val Verde.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

14 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Simi Valley

20 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

22 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
BUS

Fillmore, California

24 mi away
718 West Ventura St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winter Gardens and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 314.89 mi (506.76 km).

Winter Gardens

#1 Winter Gardens

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Population20,631
Coordinates32.8311600, -116.9333600
Altitude206
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: Walnut Road (-116.933404, 32.831138)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.51 gal
47.35 L · about $72.17
Round trip
$144.34
25.02 gal · 94.7 L
Estimated CO2
111.2 kg one way
Round trip: 222.4 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $72.17 $144.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $75.89 $151.77
Premium $6.24 $78.10 $156.20
Diesel $7.57 $94.66 $189.33

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 Winter Gardens and Fresno. The current time is 06:50:58.

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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.