Distance from Fresno to San Mateo by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Fresno (CA) to San Mateo (CA) is 152 miles or 244 kilometers or 132 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Fresno to San Mateo is 176 miles (284 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 24 miles or 40 km.

Flight distance from Fresno, CA to San Mateo, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Fresno and San Mateo is 152 miles or 244 km.
The nearest airport to Fresno, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and the nearest airport to San Mateo, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

What is the average flight time from Fresno to San Mateo?

Flight time from Fresno, CA to San Mateo, CA is 0 hours 20 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Fresno to San Mateo Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Fresno, CA and San Mateo, CA
This map shows the distance from Fresno, CA, Usa to San Mateo, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Fresno, California to San Mateo, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Fresno, CA to San Mateo, CA

The driving distance from Fresno, California to San Mateo, California is 176 miles or 284 km.
The total driving distance from Fresno, CA to San Mateo, CA is 176 miles or 284 kilometers. Your trip begins in Fresno, California. It ends in San Mateo, California.
The driving distance from Fresno, California to San Mateo, California is approximately 176 miles (284 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Fresno, CA to San Mateo, CA

How long is the drive from Fresno, CA to San Mateo, CA?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 35 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Fresno to San Mateo take?
Fresno and San Mateo are 3 hours 35 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Fresno and San Mateo

Time difference between Fresno (CA) and San Mateo (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in FresnoCurrent local time in San Mateo
2025-12-17, 03:14:50 PST2025-12-17, 03:14:50 PST
How Far is it Between Fresno California, USA and San Mateo California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Fresno, CA and San Mateo, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 176 mi 284 km 152.84 nmi
Straight line distance 152 mi 244 km 132 nmi
Difference 24 mi 40 km 20 nmi

Fresno Details

Fresno is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 44' 51.8'' Longitude: W 119° 46' 20.5''
Latitude36.74773
Longitude-119.77237
StateCalifornia
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San Mateo Details

San Mateo is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 33' 46.8'' Longitude: W 122° 19' 31.9''
Latitude37.56299
Longitude-122.32553
StateCalifornia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Fresno, CA and San Mateo, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 5 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 4 hours 26 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 3 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 3 hours 33 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 3 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 2 hours 57 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 2 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 2 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 13 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 5 minutes