Trip from Murray Field, CA to Fresno, CA

Drive Time

9h 5m

Distance

451.6 mi

727 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$105

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 57m ★

6 AM

9h 5m

8 AM

9h 21m

10 AM

9h 11m

12 PM

9h 9m

3 PM

9h 12m

5 PM

9h 21m

8 PM

9h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Murray Field, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Fresno, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Murray Field, CA to Fresno, CA covers 451.6 miles and takes about 9h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Redwood Highway, CA 99, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 246.4 miles on Redwood Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $104.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

225.8 miles from Murray Field, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Murray Field, CA to Fresno, CA covers 451.6 miles and takes about 9h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Redwood Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 246.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 256.5 miles in near I 580 / John T. Knox Freeway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 451.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 256.5 miles (I 580 / John T. Knox Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 273.9 miles (I 580 / Interstate Highway 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 274.1 miles (I 580 / MacArthur Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

256.5 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in | I 580 / John T. Knox Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580 / John T. Knox Freeway toward I 580: Richmond Bridge, Oakland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 451B Toward I 580: Richmond Bridge, Oakland

273.9 mi into trip | ~5h 37m in | I 580 / Interstate Highway 80

Keep slight left at fork onto I 580 / Interstate Highway 80 toward I 580 East, I 880 South: Downtown Oakland, Hayward, Stockton, Alameda, San Jose

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 580 East, I 880 South: Downtown Oaklan...

274.1 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in | I 580 / MacArthur Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 580 / MacArthur Freeway toward I 580: Downtown Oakland, Hayward, Stockton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 580: Downtown Oakland, Hayward, Stockt...

341.7 mi into trip | ~6h 55m in

Take the exit toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

448.2 mi into trip | ~8h 58m in

Take the exit toward Belmont Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 134 Toward Belmont Avenue

Towns Along This Route

Between Murray Field, CA and Fresno, CA, road signs point toward Oakland, Hayward, Stockton, Alameda, San Jose and Sonora.

Oakland

256.5 mi in | ~5h 15m | via I 580

Hayward

273.9 mi in | ~5h 37m | via I 580

Stockton

273.9 mi in | ~5h 37m | via I 580

Alameda

273.9 mi in | ~5h 37m | via I 580

San Jose

273.9 mi in | ~5h 37m | via I 580

Sonora

335.4 mi in | ~6h 48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Redwood Highway	246.4 mi	4h 58m
CA 99	105.8 mi	2h 1m
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway	29.3 mi	33m
MacArthur Freeway	16.4 mi	18m
Robert T. Monagan Freeway	14.6 mi	16m
John T. Knox Freeway	13.6 mi	17m
CA 120	6.2 mi	7m
Willits Bypass	5.4 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Redwood Highway — 246.4 mi, about 4h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murray Field, CA and Fresno, CA.

Start on Airport Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Airport Road

Continue on Airport Road

128 ft · 7 sec · Airport Road

Turn left onto US 101

1.3 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 101

1.5 mi · 4 min · 4th Street

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 101

3.0 mi · 6 min · Broadway Street

Use the left / right lanes.

Continue on US 101

129 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Redwood Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 101

5.4 mi · 6 min · Willits Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 101; CA 20

116 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Redwood Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580

14 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway

Exit 451B Toward I 580: Richmond Bridge, Oakland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 80; I 580

3.8 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 580

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80

Toward I 580 East, I 880 South: Downtown Oakland, Hayward, Stockton, Alameda, San Jose Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 580

16 mi · 18 min · MacArthur Freeway

Toward I 580: Downtown Oakland, Hayward, Stockton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 580

12 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580

18 mi · 20 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 205

3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton

Keep slight left at fork onto I 205

11 mi · 11 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

Merge onto I 5

1.0 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

Take the exit

469 ft · 6 sec

Toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

Continue on CA 120

6.2 mi · 7 min · CA 120

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 6 Toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto CA 99

106 mi · 2 hr 1 min · CA 99

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 134 Toward Belmont Avenue Use the slight right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Belmont Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto North First Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North First Street

Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

69 ft · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

Arrive at destination

East Washington Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 225.8 miles from Murray Field, CA, or about 4h 39m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 246.4 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 99 miles or 2h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 225.8 miles or 4h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 225.8 miles or 4h 39m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fresno, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Murray Field, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Murray Field, CA

Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Fresno, CA

Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Murray Field, CA.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Redwood Highway for about 246.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 225.8 mi from Murray Field, CA · 4h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Windsor, CA

226 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Windsor, CA

Overnight Options

Night 1

Windsor, CA

226 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Windsor, CA after about 226 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

McKinleyville, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Santa Rosa, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 225.8 miles from Murray Field, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Redwood Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 246.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 226 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

Arriving in Fresno, CA

The final approach into Fresno, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fresno, CA.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Fresno, CA with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 264.8

View on nps.gov

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 264.8

View on nps.gov

Muir Woods National Monument

National Monument

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour $15 near mile 264.8

View on nps.gov

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 264.8

View on nps.gov

Point Reyes National Seashore

National Seashore

From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 spec...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 249.2

View on nps.gov

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

National Memorial

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 280.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$104.58 one way

$209.16 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 158 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$107.85	$215.70
premium	$6.24	$111.00	$222.00
diesel	$5.64	$100.33	$200.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$105

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$235–$345

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 158 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	135.5	1	$47.42	$21.68
Efficient EV	112.9	1	$39.52	$18.06
EV Truck/SUV	180.6	2	$63.22	$28.90

Gas CO2

158 kg

EV CO2

53 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Murray Field, CA

Morning in Murray Field on Monday

Local time

7:28 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Slight Chance Light Rain

N 2 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 12:17AM PDT until April 13 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 12:17AM PDT until April 13 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Destination

Fresno, CA

Morning in Fresno on Monday

Local time

7:28 AM

PDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

32 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

9h 5m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Murray Field, CA to Fresno, CA covers 451.6 miles and takes about 9h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Redwood Highway, CA 99, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 226 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 225.8 miles from Murray Field, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $104.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Murray Field, CA and Fresno, CA, road signs point toward Oakland, Hayward, Stockton, Alameda, San Jose and Sonora.

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Trip from Murray Field, CA to Fresno, CA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fresno, CA

National Parks Near This Route

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Muir Woods National Monument

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Point Reyes National Seashore

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Murray Field, CA

Fresno, CA

Same local time

32 degrees warmer at arrival

9h 5m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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