Albany, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Albany, CA is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 19 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Albany, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
423.1 mi
Fontana, CA
Quickest Drive
13m
Oakland, CA
Plan Around Albany, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Albany, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Albany, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Albany, CA
Driving from Albany, CA
On average, trips departing from Albany, CA run 19 miles with a drive time of roughly 26m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 35 miles (44m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Albany, CA most often head toward Fremont, CA (34.6 mi, 44m), San Francisco, CA (14.1 mi, 22m), and Oakland, CA (7.7 mi, 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 19-mile drive from Albany, CA, expect to burn about 0.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Albany, CA and 3 routes heading into Albany, CA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 35 miles.
The longest mapped route from Albany, CA covers 35 miles and takes approximately 44m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Albany, CA runs about 19 miles with a drive time of roughly 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Albany, CA include Fremont, CA, San Francisco, CA and Oakland, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Albany, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,768
Median Income
$135,927
Median Home Value
$1,188,600
Median Age
37.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Albany, CA
A sampling of people born in Albany, CA.
Walter De Maria
1935–2013
American painter and sculptor (1935–2013)
Matt Freeman
1966
American bassist
T. J. Cloutier
1939
American poker player
Angel Tompkins
1942
American actress
Lil Debbie
1990
American rapper, entertainer, designer
Paul Whaley
1947–2019
American drummer (1947–2019)
City data from Wikidata (Q671480), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Albany, CA
Albany is a city in the inner East Bay in the Bay Area in California.
1 Albany Bulb. Now part of the Eastshore State Park system, this reclaimed landfill is home to trails with views of San Francisco and the bay, sea birds, as well as tons of crazy urban junk art. There's a sandy beach, and dogs are allowed off-leash. In spring, colorful wildflowers grow amid the broken blocks of concrete. Might not be safe after dark. Park at or ride bikes to west end of Buchanan St. Free. (updated Jun 2024) 2 Albany Hill Park. Albany Hill is a nice place to walk. If you go to the top there are many trees, and a nice sitting area with benches. A rope swing provides fun for kids of all ages!
Birdwatching at the Albany Bulb and mud flats.
1 Barney's, 1591 Solano Ave (at Ordway), ☏ +1 510 526-8185. A small California sit-down burger chain that makes good burgers, curly fries, and milkshakes. Try the Oreo shake. 2 China Village, 1335 Solano Ave (at Ramona), ☏ +1 510 525-2285. M-W 11AM-9:30PM, Th-F 11AM 10:30PM, Sa Su 10AM-10:30PM. Szechuan cuisine unmatched in the area, and at reasonable prices. Famous for the West Style (1000 Chile) fish. 3 House of Curries, 1497 Solano Ave, ☏ +1 510-559-8477. Delicious, affordable Indian and Pakistani cuisine. 4 Zarri's Delicatessen, 1244 Solano Ave, ☏ +1 510 525-5405. Classic deli with all kinds of sandwiches. 5 Gordo Taqueria, 1423 Solano Ave, ☏ +1 510 528-8226. 10AM-10PM. A local Bay Area taqueria chain that makes good burritos and tacos. Try the carnitas burrito. 6 Pâtisserie Rotha, 1051 San Pablo Ave, ☏ +1 510 529-4704. Th F 7:30AM-11AM, Sa Su 8AM-11AM, closes early if sold out. Small French pastry shop with only a handful of options per day, varying from week to week and seasonally. Known for their kouign-amann. Don't be put off by the line out the door; it moves quickly. No seating. (updated Nov 2023) 7 Hella Bagels, 1019 San Pablo Ave. W–Su 7:30AM–1:30PM. "NY Inspired" chewy bagels. (updated Dec 2024)
1 Club Mallard, 752 San Pablo Ave (at Washington), ☏ +1 510 524-8450. This popular bar has an eclectic ambiance and a mixed clientele. There are pool tables upstairs and down, along with a tiki patio. 2 Hotsy Totsy Club, 601 San Pablo Ave. 6AM-2AM. Classic American dive bar, serving since 1939. cheap. 3 Schmidt's Pub, 1492 Solano Ave, ☏ +1 510-525-1900. Cozy Irish pub.
There are no hotels or motels in Albany, but there is plenty of accommodation in nearby Berkeley and a few places to sleep in the Richmond area.
Both Oakland International Airport (OAK IATA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO IATA) have Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stations. Take the Richmond Line to the North Berkeley or El Cerrito Plaza Station, the closest stations to Albany. AC Transit buses serve Albany directly. If traveling by car, take the Albany exit (Buchanan Street) from Interstate 80 or Interstate 580. Because the cities and towns on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay all butt up against each other and function as one large metro area, it's likely that you will also visit Albany's neighboring East Bay towns, such as Berkeley, Emeryville, El Cerrito, and Richmond, so much of the information about getting to those places also applies to getting to Albany.
Travel tips adapted from Albany (California) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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