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Trip from Fresno, CA to Acton, CA

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Drive Time

4h 2m

Distance

211.4 mi

340 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 50m ★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m

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

county seat of Fresno County, California, United States

Fresno, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fresno, CA to Acton, CA covers 211.4 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North First Street, East Tulare Avenue, Tulare Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

105.7 miles from Fresno, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 211.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North First Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fresno, CA to Acton, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North First Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Tulare Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Tulare Street Unavailable Refreshing
CA 41 South Unavailable Refreshing
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
Yosemite Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
CA 99 South Unavailable Refreshing
Golden State Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North First Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Washington Avenue

30 ft · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
2

Turn left onto North First Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · North First Street
3

Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue
4

Continue on Tulare Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Tulare Street
5

Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South

0.2 mi · 32 sec · CA 41 South
6

Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
7

Continue on Yosemite Freeway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
8

Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles

0.7 mi · 1 min · CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
9

Merge slight left

40 mi · 42 min
10

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

59 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Golden State Highway
11

Continue on Golden State Freeway

5.2 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
12

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

27 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
13

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

49 mi · 55 min · Golden State Freeway
14

Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
15

Turn left onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
16

Continue on Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
17

Continue on Newhall Ranch Road

5.9 mi · 9 min · Newhall Ranch Road
18

Continue on Golden Valley Road

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Golden Valley Road
19

Turn right onto Valley Center Drive

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Valley Center Drive
20

At the end of the road, turn left onto Soledad Canyon Road

5.1 mi · 8 min · Soledad Canyon Road
21

Turn right onto Sand Canyon Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Sand Canyon Road
22

Take the ramp left toward CA 14 North: Palmdale

0.2 mi · 26 sec · CA 14 North: Palmdale
23

Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

15 mi · 17 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
24

Take the exit slight right toward Crown Valley Road, Acton

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Crown Valley Road, Acton
25

Turn right onto Crown Valley Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Crown Valley Road
26

Turn left onto Gillespie Avenue

148 ft · 6 sec · Gillespie Avenue
27

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.7 miles from Fresno, CA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.7 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 19m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fresno, CA

This is one driving day of about 211.4 miles and 4h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fresno, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.7 mi from Fresno, CA · 2h 1m into the drive

city and county seat of Kern County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bakersfield, CA

106 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bakersfield, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bakersfield, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.7 miles from Fresno, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Acton, CA

The final approach into Acton, 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 Acton, CA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.59 one way

$97.18 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $50.07 $100.14
premium $6.18 $51.41 $102.82
diesel $5.61 $46.67 $93.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.4 0 $22.20 $10.15
Efficient EV 52.9 0 $18.50 $8.46
EV Truck/SUV 84.6 1 $29.60 $13.53

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

Fresno, CA

Afternoon in Fresno on Tuesday

Local time

4:37 PM

PDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Acton, CA

Afternoon in Acton on Tuesday

Local time

4:37 PM

PDT

Current temp

70°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.

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

19 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

4h 2m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Acton, CA covers 211.4 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North First Street, East Tulare Avenue, Tulare Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.7 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 $48.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fresno, CA to Acton, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fresno, CA to Acton, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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