Cupertino, CA Road Trips
With 9 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Cupertino, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 287 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Cupertino, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
467 mi
San Diego, CA
Quickest Drive
54m
San Francisco, CA
Plan Around Cupertino, CA
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cupertino, CA
Cupertino, CA to San Diego, CA
Cupertino, CA to Riverside, CA
Cupertino, CA to Irvine, CA
Cupertino, CA to Anaheim, CA
Cupertino, CA to Long Beach, CA
Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cupertino, CA to Laguna, CA
Cupertino, CA to Stockton, CA
Cupertino, CA to San Francisco, CA
Driving from Cupertino, CA
On average, trips departing from Cupertino, CA run 287 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 30m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 467 miles (8h 56m), while the shortest is just 44 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Cupertino, CA include San Diego, CA (467 mi, 8h 56m), Riverside, CA (397.3 mi, 7h 37m), Irvine, CA (386.7 mi, 7h 18m), Anaheim, CA (372 mi, 7h 4m), and Long Beach, CA (370.1 mi, 7h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 287-mile drive from Cupertino, CA, expect to burn about 11.3 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 9 mapped routes leaving Cupertino, CA and 0 routes heading into Cupertino, CA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 44 to 467 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cupertino, CA covers 467 miles and takes approximately 8h 56m. Shorter options start at just 44 miles.
The average route from Cupertino, CA runs about 287 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cupertino, CA include San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Irvine, CA and Anaheim, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cupertino, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
58,886
Median Income
$231,139
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Age
41.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Cupertino, CA at a Glance
Founded
1947
Elevation
774 ft
Area
11 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Cupertino, CA
A sampling of people born in Cupertino, CA.
Aaron Eckhart
1968
American actor
Kurt Rambis
1958
American basketball player and coach
Bryan Mantia
1963
American drummer
Fred Sablan
1970
American musician
Daniel Puder
1981
American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler
Matthew Axelson
1976–2005
Petty Officer 2nd Class, US Navy SEAL
Adyashanti
1962
Spiritual teacher
Brett Sickler
1983
American rower
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Cupertino, CA.
Le Petit Trianon
mansion on the grounds of De Anza College
City data from Wikidata (Q189471), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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