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Camarillo, CA Road Trips

With 8 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Camarillo, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 52-mile quick runs to 394-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Camarillo, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Ventura County, California, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

394.4 mi

Sacramento, CA

Quickest Drive

1h 3m

Los Angeles, CA

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Trips from Camarillo, CA

Driving from Camarillo, CA

The typical drive from Camarillo, CA covers about 198 miles and takes around 3h 50m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 394 miles (7h 22m), while the shortest is just 52 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Camarillo, CA are Sacramento, CA (394.4 mi, 7h 22m), Laguna, CA (385.1 mi, 7h 15m), San Jose, CA (322.4 mi, 6h 23m), Chula Vista, CA (181.8 mi, 3h 34m), and Fontana, CA (99.5 mi, 1h 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 198-mile drive from Camarillo, CA, expect to burn about 7.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Camarillo, CA and 0 routes heading into Camarillo, CA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 52 to 394 miles.

The longest mapped route from Camarillo, CA covers 394 miles and takes approximately 7h 22m. Shorter options start at just 52 miles.

The average route from Camarillo, CA runs about 198 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Camarillo, CA include Sacramento, CA, Laguna, CA, San Jose, CA and Chula Vista, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Camarillo, CA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

70,244

Median Income

$109,390

Median Home Value

$766,100

Median Age

41.2

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Camarillo, CA

Camarillo is a city in Ventura County, approximately 54 miles (86 km) north of Los Angeles. Camarillo would be just one of the numerous small cities along the 101 Highway, if it weren't the host to one of the biggest outlet malls in Southern California.

Old Town. Just west of the 101 highway. It is a small and somewhat quaint street with small shops and restaurants.

1 Wok N' South, 2123 Ventura Blvd, ☏ +1 805 384-0406. 11:30AM–9PM daily. Mongolian BBQ. Open for lunch and dinner, this place lets patrons pick from a variety of healthy cuts of meat, vegetables and excellent sauces. Dinner is all you can eat. Rolling Pin Donuts, 2153 Las Posas Rd.

Camarillo is generally a suburban bedroom community and what bar scene there is generally dominated by locals. The Clubhouse is one option. Don't bother with the lone nightclub in Camarillo which has gone through multiple name changes and is still unpopular with anyone over 22.

SureStay By Best Western Camarillo, 295 E Daily Dr, ☏ +1 805 987-4991, fax: +1 805 388-3679. 1 Sonesta Select Camarillo, 4994 Verdugo Way, ☏ +1 805 388-1020, fax: +1 805 987-6274. Near the Camarillo Premium Outlets & Channel Islands Harbor, and Highway 101. Free on-site parking. $149–179. 2 Days Inn Camarillo - Ventura County, 165 Daily Dr., ☏ +1 805 482-0761. 3 Hampton Inn and Suites Camarillo, 50 W. Daily Dr (1 hour northwest of Los Angeles), ☏ +1 805 389-9898, fax: +1 805 389-9899. 4 Motel 6, 1641 East Daily Dr, ☏ +1 805 388-3467, fax: +1 805 388-8037. 5 Residence Inn Camarillo (Mariott), 2912 Petit St, ☏ +1 805 388-7997. An extended-stay hotel with complimentary hot breakfast buffet served every morning. Social evening hours allow guests to socialize amongst each other.

Camarillo is served by frequent Amtrak California and Metrolink Commuter Rail service from San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley to the south and San Luis Obispo to the north. The station is at the intersection of Lewis Road and Ventura Road at one end of Old Town. It is near many restaurants, a wonderful Saturday morning farmer's market and approximately 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the famous Camarillo Premium Outlets. Most visitors however arrive by car as the US 101 Freeway runs directly through the center of Camarillo. Camarillo Airport FAA LID: CMA is a big general aviation hub.

Camarillo has the CAT (Camarillo Area Transit) bus service. The fixed routes are limited, but they have a dial-a-ride service that will pick you up and take you anywhere in the city for $2. A car or bicycle are the only practical ways to get around, however. Walking Camarillo's wide boulevards is nice if you want to experience the city that was rated number 2 in the world for weather, the clean air and numerous parks but you won't get very far in the spread-out city.

Travel tips adapted from Camarillo 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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