Road Trips from Concord, CA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
16
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
15
Under 2 hours
7 total in this range
Laguna, CA
1h 33m64.7 mi one way
Stockton, CA
1h 11m51.9 mi one way
Sacramento, CA
1h 22m67.7 mi one way
Lafayette, CA
16m10.4 mi one way
San Jose, CA
1h 4m52.1 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Bakersfield, CA
5h 3m271.4 mi one way
Anaheim, CA
7h 22m395.5 mi one way
Riverside, CA
7h 56m420.8 mi one way
Irvine, CA
7h 37m410.2 mi one way
Fontana, CA
7h 43m415.2 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Laguna, CA
1h 33m64.7 mi one way
Stockton, CA
1h 11m51.9 mi one way
Fresno, CA
3h 26m168.8 mi one way
Sacramento, CA
1h 22m67.7 mi one way
Stockton, CA
1h 11m51.9 mi one way
Fresno, CA
3h 26m168.8 mi one way
Sacramento, CA
1h 22m67.7 mi one way
Bakersfield, CA
5h 3m271.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Avoid low-desert routes at midday; pick mountain destinations instead.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Desert driving is at its best — cool days, clear light.
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