Colton, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Colton, CA have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 147 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Colton, CA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
408.5 mi
Fremont, CA
Quickest Drive
15m
Riverside, CA
Plan Around Colton, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Colton, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Colton, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Colton, CA
Driving from Colton, CA
The typical drive from Colton, CA covers about 147 miles and takes around 2h 50m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 409 miles (7h 43m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Colton, CA include Fremont, CA (408.5 mi, 7h 43m), San Diego, CA (104.1 mi, 2h), Long Beach, CA (64.5 mi, 1h 24m), and Riverside, CA (10.7 mi, 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 147-mile drive from Colton, CA, expect to burn about 5.8 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 4 mapped routes leaving Colton, CA and 1 routes heading into Colton, CA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 409 miles.
The longest mapped route from Colton, CA covers 409 miles and takes approximately 7h 43m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.
The average route from Colton, CA runs about 147 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Colton, CA include Fremont, CA, San Diego, CA, Long Beach, CA and Riverside, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Colton, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
53,798
Median Income
$69,581
Median Home Value
$411,100
Median Age
33.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Colton, CA
Colton is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
1 Colton Area Museum, 380 N La Cadena Dr, ☏ +1 909 824 8814. Local history museum that's housed in the historic Colton Carnegie Library, built in 1908. (updated Jul 2021)
Attractions such as the California Speedway, California Theater of Performing Arts and Historic Route 66 also surround Colton.
1 Maharajah India Cuisine, 1091 S Mt Vernon Ave, ☏ +1 909-430-1044. Offers excellent food at very reasonable prices, though the atmosphere particularly upscale. (updated Nov 2016)
1 Colton Inn, 1651 E Washington St. Free morning coffee is provided. $89. (updated Nov 2021) 2 Holiday Inn Express, 2830 Iowa Ave, ☏ +1 951 788-9900.
Interstate 10 and Interstate 215 intersect at Colton. Take I-215 South from San Bernardino or I-10 east from Los Angeles.
Travel tips adapted from Colton 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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