Atwater, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Atwater, CA is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 64-mile quick runs to 402-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Atwater, CA spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
401.5 mi
San Diego, CA
Quickest Drive
1h 17m
Fresno, CA
Plan Around Atwater, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Atwater, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Atwater, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Atwater, CA
Atwater, CA to San Diego, CA
Atwater, CA to Fontana, CA
Atwater, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Atwater, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Atwater, CA to San Jose, CA
Atwater, CA to Sacramento, CA
Atwater, CA to Fresno, CA
Driving from Atwater, CA
On average, trips departing from Atwater, CA run 209 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 59m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 402 miles (7h 40m), while the shortest is just 64 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Atwater, CA most often head toward San Diego, CA (401.5 mi, 7h 40m), Fontana, CA (326.2 mi, 6h 8m), Los Angeles, CA (280.4 mi, 5h 16m), Bakersfield, CA (171.1 mi, 3h 10m), and San Jose, CA (112.2 mi, 2h 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 209-mile drive from Atwater, CA, expect to burn about 8.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Atwater, CA and 1 routes heading into Atwater, CA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 64 to 402 miles.
The longest mapped route from Atwater, CA covers 402 miles and takes approximately 7h 40m. Shorter options start at just 64 miles.
The average route from Atwater, CA runs about 209 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Atwater, CA include San Diego, CA, Fontana, CA, Los Angeles, CA and Bakersfield, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Atwater, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
32,013
Median Income
$63,945
Median Home Value
$340,600
Median Age
33.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Atwater, CA
Atwater is a city in Merced County, California.
1 Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, ☏ +1 209 723-2178, fax: +1 209 723-0323. May 1-October 31 9AM-5PM; November 1-April 30 10AM-4PM; Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. 50 historic World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam Conflict aircraft on display, ranging from a humble 12 ft (3 m) long Kawasaki KAQ-1 Drone to the awe inspiring 185 ft (56 m) wingspan of an eight engine Boeing B-52D Stratofortress. Adults: $10, Seniors (60 & up): $8; 6 - 17: $8; 5 and under: Free; Active Duty Military Personnel (with I.D.): Free.
Bellevue Bowl, 785 Bellevue Rd, ☏ +1 209 358-6466.
Jantz Cafe & Bakery, 987 Bellevue Rd, ☏ +1 209 356-0782.
Atwater is located along California State Route 99 allowing access to Atwater from Fresno to the south and Sacramento to the north.
Travel tips adapted from Atwater (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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