Avalon, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Avalon, CA have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 297 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Avalon, CA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
408.2 mi
Sacramento, CA
Quickest Drive
2h 27m
San Diego, CA
Plan Around Avalon, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Avalon, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Avalon, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Avalon, CA
Driving from Avalon, CA
Expect an average of 297 miles and about 5h 38m behind the wheel when leaving Avalon, CA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 408 miles (7h 33m), while the shortest is just 120 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Avalon, CA are Sacramento, CA (408.2 mi, 7h 33m), San Jose, CA (364.3 mi, 6h 54m), and San Diego, CA (119.6 mi, 2h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 297-mile drive from Avalon, CA, expect to burn about 11.7 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. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Avalon, CA and 4 routes heading into Avalon, CA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 120 to 408 miles.
The longest mapped route from Avalon, CA covers 408 miles and takes approximately 7h 33m. Shorter options start at just 120 miles.
The average route from Avalon, CA runs about 297 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Avalon, CA include Sacramento, CA, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Avalon, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,373
Median Income
$91,713
Median Home Value
$902,800
Median Age
36.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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