Emeryville, CA Road Trips
Emeryville, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 391 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Emeryville, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
499.6 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
5h 6m
Bakersfield, CA
Plan Around Emeryville, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Emeryville, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Emeryville, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Emeryville, CA
Driving from Emeryville, CA
On average, trips departing from Emeryville, CA run 391 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 17m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 493 miles (9h 17m), while the shortest is just 274 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Emeryville, CA include San Diego, CA (493.1 mi, 9h 17m), Fontana, CA (417.8 mi, 7h 46m), Anaheim, CA (398.1 mi, 7h 25m), Los Angeles, CA (372.1 mi, 6h 54m), and Bakersfield, CA (274 mi, 5h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 391-mile drive from Emeryville, CA, expect to burn about 15.4 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. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Emeryville, CA and 3 routes heading into Emeryville, CA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 274 to 493 miles.
The longest mapped route from Emeryville, CA covers 493 miles and takes approximately 9h 17m. Shorter options start at just 274 miles.
The average route from Emeryville, CA runs about 391 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Emeryville, CA include San Diego, CA, Fontana, CA, Anaheim, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Emeryville, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,756
Median Income
$120,302
Median Home Value
$598,300
Median Age
35.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Emeryville, CA at a Glance
Founded
1896
Elevation
75 ft
Area
1 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q499178), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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