Origin
Fresno, CA
Evening in Fresno on Thursday
Local time
7:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fresno, CA to Fairmead, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fresno, CA
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Fairmead, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Fresno, CA to Fairmead, CA covers 34.1 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 99, East Belmont Avenue, Fairmead Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.8 miles on CA 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 34.1 miles, with most of the trip on CA 99 and East Belmont Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.8 miles on CA 99.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 99 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and East Belmont Avenue. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North First Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North First Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North First Street
Turn right onto North First Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CA 99
Merge onto CA 99
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Avenue 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 144
Toward Avenue 7
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CA 99
Merge onto CA 99
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
32.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Road 20, Avenue 21½
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Road 20, Avenue 21½
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fresno, CA to Fairmead, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Avenue 7 along the way.
Avenue 7
12.7 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 28.8 mi | 32m |
| East Belmont Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Fairmead Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Road 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Avenue 22 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North First Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fairmead Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sinclair Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 28.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno, CA and Fairmead, CA.
1
Start on East Washington Avenue
28 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto North First Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North First Street
3
Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Belmont Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CA 99 North
5
Merge onto CA 99
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 144
Toward Avenue 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto CA 99
19 mi
·
21 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Road 20, Avenue 21½
9
Turn right onto Road 20
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Road 20
10
Turn left onto Avenue 22
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Avenue 22
11
Turn right onto Fairmead Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmead Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Fairmead Circle
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fairmead Circle
13
Turn right onto Sinclair Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sinclair Drive
14
Turn right onto Avenue 22 1/2
58 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avenue 22 1/2
15
Arrive at destination
Avenue 22 1/2
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.84 one way
$15.68 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Fairmead, CA
Evening in Fairmead on Thursday
Local time
7:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31 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
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fresno, CA to Fairmead, CA covers 34.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 99, East Belmont Avenue, Fairmead Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Fresno, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North First Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fresno, CA to Fairmead, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Avenue 7 along the way.
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